Laboratory Technician - Textiles
About us
AW Hainsworth is a historic and prestigious textile manufacturer that also produces textiles for the Royal Household. Hainsworth has been responsible for weaving the look of Iconic England ever since the company was established in 1783. Many of the famous images that have been used across the world to celebrate Great Britain are made unforgettable through the use of Hainsworth cloth, including the striking scarlet of the Royal Guards, the ceremonial uniforms worn by the Royal Family and the military uniforms worn during the Charge of the Light Brigade.
The Role
We are recruiting a UKAS experienced Laboratory Technician to work within our Quality Department. You will work alongside our lab team to maintain our internal/external production and R & D testing. Main focus will be placed on our fabric testing.
Day to day responsibilities include:
1. Carry out technical testing of fabric to UKAS Standards.
2. Carry out internal testing using internal developed test method as appropriate.
3. UKTLF - participate via interlab trials, input to their communications and attend external meetings on occasion.
4. Report and escalate test results as appropriate.
5. Offer information and advice regarding testing processes etc.
6. Participate in site technical projects and quality improvement activities.
This will be a standard day shift based working pattern with some flexibility in start and end times. The salary is competitive depending upon experience.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
We are looking for someone with the below;
1. Qualified in Science or relevant subject (e.g Textile technology).
2. Experienced lab technician with good understanding of textile testing standards.
3. Good understanding of stages of fabric manufacturing and finishing.
4. Good understanding of fabric applications and related customer requirements.
5. Able to manage own workload and priorities.
6. Methodical with good attention to detail.
7. Good communication and report writing skills.
8. Able to use MS word and excel.
Benefits of Working at AW Hainsworth
1. Holidays – 33 days including bank holidays
2. Performance Related Bonus
3. Simply Health Cash Plan, includes dental, optical and physio etc
4. Life Assurance
5. Employee Assistant Programme
6. Wider Wallet Scheme
7. Salary Sacrifice Benefits – Payment with Metro Cards
8. Matched Pension Scheme
9. Commitment to Training & Development and investing
10. Refer a friend Bonus
11. Cash and Carry memberships
Health and Wellbeing Benefits
1. Onsite Counselling and Wellbeing Support
2. Weekly Free Fruit Delivered
3. Onsite Vending Machines
4. Employee Engagement Events/Food Events
5. Annual flu jabs
If this role interests you please send your CV, detailing your salary expectations and why this role is of interest to you.
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