Job Description

We now have the following new permanent vacancy at Wooltex UK Ltd:

Technical & Design Coordinator

37.5 Hours per Week: Typically, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday 08:00-14:00 (30m lunch)

About Us

WooltexUK are a woven textiles manufacturer and spinner of yarns, primarily for the global contract upholstery and automotive markets. Our strong technical team combined with investment in the latest machine technology enables us produce world class fabric designs quickly and efficiently. We continually research and develop new product areas and production methods to meet the needs of our customers. We understand the value of the people who make our business successful, and we work together with a shared belief in quality, consistency and innovation.

The Role

We are seeking a Design and Technical Coordinator to strengthen our existing team. The role involves supporting the Design and Technical departments utilising our internal management systems.

Assisting the Design Team in creating and implementing new designs and technologies and liaison with the production teams to ensure a seamless transition from design to first bulk production.

Assisting the Technical Team with all technical aspects of the business, such as, taking ownership of various quality reports, involvement of trials, quality control, collecting and reporting sustainability data and data for our ISO management system.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with our key partners and customers. Some overseas travel may be required as part of the role along with liaison with our external pattern weavers.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

Educated to degree or equivalent in Woven Textile Design. A passion for Textiles with excellent attention to detail. Good communication and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office (excel, outlook, word). Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Desirable

Previous experience in a woven technical environment, gained either via a placement, an internship or post-graduation. Able to demonstrate strong analytical skills using IT to report and analyse data. Previous knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 and TMS (Textile Manufacturing Software). Awareness of sustainability and its challenges and opportunities within our markets.

Salary:

Salary will be competitive; dependent upon previous experience

Benefits:

Holidays: 6 weeks holiday - Taken mostly in scheduled shutdowns

Pension: People's Pension auto-enrolment scheme (after 3 months)

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Life Assurance

Commitment to training, development and investing in people

Free on-site parking

Company Events

Closing date is Monday 19th January 2026

Any applications received after the closing date may not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Huddersfield HD3 4TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Please confirm your most recent salary and / or salary expectations
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person