Flat Knitting Technician
Location: 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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