Job Description

Laboratory Colourist

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: v-158306
  • Consultant: Emily Mills
  • Contact: 01246 457720
  • Date Published: 16.10.2025
  • Industry: Chemical
  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory, Research & Development

CK Group are recruiting for a

Laboratory Colourist to join a manufacturing company that uses coatings on their products, at their site based near Manchester on a full time, permanent basis.

The company manufactures textiles and fabrics and this role will play a critical role in developing, matching, and testing colours. This role is Monday - Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

Location:

This Laboratory Colourist role is located near Manchester, easily commutable from Stockport, Glossop, Macclesfield and other surrounding areas.

Laboratory Colourist role:

Your main duties will be to:

  • Conduct liquor evaluations, shade matching, and shade corrections

  • Raise, place, and monitor works orders
  • Perform laboratory testing on both uncoated and coated fabrics
  • Approve production batches against master standards
  • Carry out quality checks on raw materials, including chemicals, to verify suitability for use.
  • Prepare and handle swatches for shade approvals
Your Background:

The ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experience:

  • Education – Degree or equivalent experience in Colour Science or related discipline.
  • Demonstrated ability in colour formulation, adjustment, and shade matching
  • Practical, hands-on experience in a production laboratory environment, preferably within textiles, coatings, or paints.

For more information or to apply for this Laboratory Colourist position, please contact Emily Mills on 01246 457710 or email emills@ckgroup.co.uk, quoting job reference 158306. Entitlement to work in the UK is essential.

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