Laboratory Colourist
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
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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