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CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Colourist to join a manufacturing company that uses coloured 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 approvalsYour 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 Tehmina Sepai on (phone number removed) or email: (url removed), quoting job reference (phone number removed). Entitlement to work in the UK is essential