Location: Radcliffe
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Type: Full-time, permanent
Sector: Colour matching / product development / manufacturing

About the Role

A well-established manufacturer in Radcliffe is looking to add a Colour Laboratory Technician / Colourist to their technical team. This role is ideal for someone with an eye for colour accuracy, hands-on lab experience, and an interest in supporting product development.

You will work within a dedicated lab environment, preparing samples, matching colours, creating swatches, and supporting the development of new and existing products.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and test colour samples to meet customer and production requirements
• Accurately colour‑match using lab equipment and visual assessment
• Create, label, and maintain swatches and shade cards
• Support product development and technical trials
• Record test data and maintain laboratory documentation
• Work closely with production and technical teams to ensure consistency and quality

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in a colour laboratory, colour matching, inks, coatings, pigments, textiles, plastics, or similar environment
• Strong attention to detail and an excellent eye for colour
• Comfortable working with lab equipment and following technical procedures
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage workload effectively
• A team player with good communication skills

What’s On Offer

• Fixed day-shift hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00–4:00)
• Stable, long‑term role with training provided
• Opportunity to be involved in hands-on product development
• Supportive and friendly working environment