Laboratory Technician/ Colour Technician
* Competitive Salary
* 40 hour per week
* Great Team Culture
* Excellent Company Benefits
Our client in Stockport who are a leading supplier in their sector are looking for a Laboratory Technician to support the control, approval, and correction of colour on textile substrates
The Job
* Colour Assessment on Textiles - Assess coated and uncoated textile samples visually and instrumentally against approved standards, master swatches, and customer requirements.
* Pass/Fail Decision Making - Decide whether a colour sample is acceptable for production or requires correction, based on agreed tolerances, visual appearance.
* Shade Correction - Carry out colour corrections where a sample is outside tolerance or visually unacceptable and prepare adjusted formulations or recommendations for rework.
* Production and Laboratory Link - Act as the day-to-day connection between production and laboratory functions, ensuring colour requirements, test outcomes, and corrective actions are clearly understood and implemented.
* Failure Escalation and Reporting - Report colour failures, repeat issues, and unusual findings promptly to the Laboratory Colourist, Laboratory Assistant Manager, and Laboratory Manager, with clear notes on observations.
* Works Order Preparation - Prepare and check works orders and related documentation, including confirmation of quantities required for production and timely communication of any changes.
* Sample Preparation and Handling - Prepare, label, handle, and retain textile samples for approvals, comparisons, investigations, and production reference.
* Instrumental and Visual Evaluation - Use appropriate colour measurement equipment and light cabinets to assess shade accuracy, whilst also applying visual judgement on appearance, tone and coverage of coating.
About you
* Colour Knowledge - Good understanding of colour matching, shade assessment, and colour correction in a textile, coatings, paint, or similar manufacturing environment.
* Hands-on Testing Experience - Practical experience working directly with colour samples, textile substrates, and routine laboratory or production testing.
* Technical Awareness - Familiarity with visual and instrumental colour evaluation, including the use of spectrophotometers and light booths.
* Industry Background - Experience in textiles, coated fabrics, blinds, paints, coatings, or other colour-controlled manufacturing environments.
* Relevant Qualification - Qualification or training in textile technology, colour chemistry, textile coating or a related discipline.
To apply, in confidence, please contact James @ TRF