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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