Job Description

.

Join Our Team as a Yarn & Fabric Testing Technician

Are you passionate about textiles and have experience with yarns, fabric construction, finishing techniques, and textile testing? We're looking for a

detail-oriented and collaborative Yarn & Fabric Testing Technician

to join our thriving, forward-thinking team.

This role is key to maintaining the integrity and consistency of our yarn and fabric quality. Through hands-on testing, data analysis, and close collaboration with internal teams and external partners, you'll play a central role in upholding our quality standards and supporting efficient production and product development processes.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and document testing of yarn and shade samples for compliance with established standards

Work with Quality and cloth production colleagues to understand the impact of non-conforming yarn on production, and with Yarn procurement and suppliers to resolve

Maintain records for yarn and fabric shade continuity and colour fastness (traceable from base material through to finished fabric). Work with the lab managers to analyse this data for trends and introduce corrective/ improvement action plans where appropriate

Investigate finished fabric shade queries to establish root cause/trends and work with all related departments to agree resolutions and plan corrective actions where required

Lead investigations, into colourfastness collaborating with internal teams, and suppliers to implement improvements.

Work with Design and the Dyehouse/Blending/Yarn team on matching and creating new yarn blend colours.

Perform fabric and yarn Quality testing activities where workload across the departments demands

Working Environment

On site, lab based role

Regular use of testing equipment

The role requires the ability to move between different areas of the mill to carry out yarn testing.

Essential attributes

Hungry - we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality. Humble - we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others. Smart - we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.

Knowledge, skills & competencies

Minimum level 3 qualification in Textiles or related subject

Knowledge of yarns, fabric constructions and finishing processes

Work experience in textile testing and colour/shade assessment

Exceptional colour vision and a good eye for detail - a colour vision test will be required

Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills

Good presentational skills (mounting samples for visual assessment, records etc)

Competent to carry out activities under ISO/IEC 17025 lab conditions

Proficient with Microsoft applications

Proactive team player with strong customer service understanding and problem solving skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025