Colour Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Colour Matching Shade Assessment Spectrophotometer Operation Attention to Detail Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Decision Making Communication Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Colour Technician

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Colour Technician to support the laboratory department in controlling, approving, and correcting colour on textile substrates. The role involves hands-on colour assessment, shade correction, pass/fail decision-making, and acting as a link between production and lab.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

  • Colour Assessment on Textiles - Assess coated and uncoated textile samples visually and instrumentally against approved standards.
  • Pass/Fail Decision Making - Decide whether a colour sample is acceptable for production or requires correction.
  • Shade Correction - Carry out colour corrections and prepare adjusted formulations or recommendations for rework.
  • Production and Laboratory Link - Act as day-to-day connection between production and laboratory functions.
  • Failure Escalation and Reporting - Report colour failures and unusual findings to management.
  • Works Order Preparation - Prepare and check works orders and related documentation.
  • Sample Preparation and Handling - Prepare, label, handle, and retain textile samples.
  • Instrumental and Visual Evaluation - Use colour measurement equipment and light cabinets.
  • Documentation and Record Keeping - Maintain accurate records of colour assessments.
  • Technical Support to Production - Support production teams with colour-related queries.
  • Raw Material Delivery & Pre-Delivery Checks – Carry out checks on raw materials.
  • Housekeeping and Stock Awareness - Maintain organised work area.
  • Assist with company’s transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

Essential Criteria

  • Colour Knowledge - Good understanding of colour matching and shade assessment.
  • Hands-on Testing Experience - Practical experience with colour samples.
  • Decision Making - Ability to make clear pass/fail decisions.
  • Communication Skills - Able to communicate findings clearly.
  • Attention to Detail - High level of accuracy.
  • Technical Awareness - Familiarity with spectrophotometers and light booths.
  • Organisation - Able to manage multiple samples and deadlines.
  • IT Skills - Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Teamwork - Comfortable working closely with colleagues.
  • Compliance - Able to follow procedures and safety standards.
  • Industry Background - Experience in textiles, coatings, or similar.
  • Relevant Qualification - Qualification in textile technology, colour chemistry, or related.

Desirable Criteria

  • Systems Knowledge - X-Rite spectrophotometer systems and Colour iControl.
  • Process Understanding - Awareness of textile coating or pigment application.

Role Benefits

  • Auto enrolled into Stakeholder Pension Scheme ([Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] contributes 4%).
  • 28 days holiday (including statutory), rising by one day after one completed year.
  • Life Assurance covering 1 x annual salary.
  • Free car parking.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Mental Health First Aiders.
  • Discounted gym membership via Active Tameside.
  • Discounted Blinds and Shutters after probation.
  • Peer to Peer Recognition Programme.
  • Free Flu Jab voucher.
  • Christmas Savings Scheme.
  • NHS Health Checks.

Working Hours

40 hours per week – 7.30am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Interested? Apply through the form below with your CV.

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs