Colour Technician in Manchester

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.