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Laboratory Technician/Colour Technician

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Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£14.2 - £14.2 Hourly
Full-Time
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

Reference: 225106559

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CV-Library

Laboratory Technician/Colour Technician

CV-Library

Posted on May 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£14.2 - £14.2 Hourly
Full-Time
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
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Reference: 225106559

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