Full Time
40 hours per week:
07.30 - 16.30 / Monday to Friday
Based at our Crossley Road site in Stockport.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Laboratory Technician to join our team.
As our Laboratory Technician you will assist the whole Laboratory team in testing our fabrics to ensure they comply with high quality standards and industry standards for durability, safety and performance.
If successful you will complete a three-month probation period.
Main Purpose of the Role:
• To support the whole Laboratory team with daily tests, checks, stock and administration.
Main Responsibilities & Duties
• Conduct testing of uncoated and coated fabrics, recording results in dedicated software.
• Perform additional tests as required to ensure product performance standards are met.
• Calibrate laboratory equipment as per schedule or necessity.
• Organise and maintain the laboratory filing system when required.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels of laboratory consumables.
• Provide assistance to the Laboratory Assistants and Assistant Laboratory Manager with daily tasks.
• Perform testing of liquor samples when necessary.
• Assist with colour corrections when required.
• Maintain and update the Works Order Spreadsheet.
• Conduct quality control checks on raw materials as needed.
• Cover shifts as required.
• Ensure that your workplace and working areas are kept clean and tidy, adhering to the Company’s Health and Safety standards as outlined in the Health and Safety Policy.
• Comply with the Company’s internal quality procedures and standards.
• Undertake additional duties as directed by the General Manager, which may involve working in different departments or locations.
Essential Criteria:
• Prior experience in a textile or coating laboratory environment.
Desirable Criteria:
• A recognised qualification in textiles or colour chemistry.
• Experience in a textile manufacturing environment.
• Experience in colour matching.