R&D Technologist (Textiles)
£45,000 - £47,000 + Bonus + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits
Ripley
Are you a Textiles Technologist with R&D Experience, looking to join a company which will offer you a bonus, 33 days holiday and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovative construction products?
This site has a strong focus on developing high-quality flocked floor coverings and is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Working within a close-knit team, you'll be involved in hands-on R&D, supporting production, evaluating raw materials, and driving new product developments.
In this role you will lead projects from concept through to implementation, supporting both lab-based experimentation and shopfloor production, while helping solve technical challenges and develop new solutions.
This role would suit someone with textile dyeing, colourist, or R&D experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, varied, and innovative environment.
The Role:
* Leading R&D projects from inception to implementation
* Evaluating raw materials and supporting production with technical insights
* Applying expertise in colour theory, dyeing, and colourfastness
* Operating lab and pilot equipment with adherence to lab protocols
* 36.5 hours a week
The Person:
* Science-based degree or higher
* Experience in te...