Flat Knitting TechnicianLocation: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent
A forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing company in Didcot is seeking a skilled
Flat Knitting Technician to join their expanding team. This business specialises in creating advanced technical textile components used across highly regulated, precision-driven sectors.
You’ll play a key role in developing and producing specialist knitted structures using advanced materials and flat knitting machinery. If you’ve worked with STOLL ADF or similar platforms — and enjoy a mix of hands-on production, programming, and textile R&D — this role offers something a bit different from the norm.
What You’ll Get:- Up to £35,000 basic salary
- Days-based, Monday–Friday role
- Permanent position with long-term career potential
- Exposure to cutting-edge textile and materials engineering
- Join a supportive and technically focused team
Flat Knitting Technician Responsibilities:- Set up and operate flat knitting machines (e.g. STOLL ADF)
- Develop and programme new knit patterns for technical components
- Run production batches and trials using metal yarn and synthetic fibres
- Perform cutting, joining, and sewing of knitted products
- Maintain knitting and sewing machinery and document servicing
- Work closely with technical and R&D teams to meet evolving design briefs
Flat Knitting Technician Profile:- Experience with industrial/computerised flat knitting machinery
- Strong sewing ability (e.g. overlock stitching)
- Confident in developing and programming knit patterns
- HND or equivalent in a technical or manufacturing subject
- Background in technical textiles or small-batch production desirable
- Familiarity with STOLL ADF systems a bonus
- Willingness to undergo UK Security Clearance (if required)
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