Textile Technologist - Night Shift

Redwood Search; Chorley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of technical textiles in Chorley is seeking an experienced Textile Technologist to oversee dyeing, printing, and finishing processes. You will ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with standards while supporting production and development teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 with a 4-day work week, promoting a supportive team environment and opportunities for innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000

4-day work week (night shift)

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for process improvements and innovation

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across Production, R&D, and Quality teams.
• Manage full lifecycle of production trials.
• Collect, analyse, and present process and quality data.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of textile processes

Hands-on experience in dyeing, printing, and finishing

Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

Clear and confident communication skills

Organised, methodical, and detail-focused

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

IT literate and proactive in approach

Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Job description

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Textile Technologist to join a leading manufacturer of technical textile fabrics. You'll play a key role in overseeing dyeing, printing, and finishing processes—ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across Production, R&D, and Quality teams
• Manage full lifecycle of production trials
• Collect, analyse, and present process and quality data
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation
• Troubleshoot issues and develop effective solutions
• Ensure compliance with all technical, quality, safety, and environmental regulations

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong technical knowledge of textile processes
• Hands‑on experience in dyeing, printing, and finishing
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Organised, methodical, and detail‑focused
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• IT literate and proactive in approach
• Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

What's in It for You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• 4‑day work week (night shift) – long weekends every week
• Be part of an experienced, supportive team in a growing business
• Opportunity to make a real impact in process improvements and innovation

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