Job Title: Carpet Sample & Dye Lab Junior

Location: St Helens

Salary: £12.30 per Hour

Job Type: Part-time, Permanent (25 hours per week)

About us:

For 99-years, the Couristan brand has been revered as an icon of style and quality for its exquisite area rugs, residential carpeting and custom floor covering fashions. Founded in 1926 by brothers Basil J. Couri and George J. Couri, Couristan has been privately owned and operated by the Couri family for two generations. Today, the business has a global presence as it continues to thrive under the creative vision and innovative leadership of brothers George G. Couri, Chairman, and Ronald J. Couri, President and CEO.

About the role:

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual to join our team as a Carpet Sample & Dye Lab Junior. This is a dual position where you'll gain experience in two key areas of our production process:

• Sample Production: Creating small carpet samples using specialised machinery for customer approval before full-scale production
• Dye Laboratory Work: Assisting in dyeing yarns used to make those samples, ensuring colours are accurate and consistent

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical skills with creativity, working as part of a small, supportive team. No prior experience is required - full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain specialist carpet sampling machines
• Prepare and assemble samples to customer specifications
• Check quality, texture, and colour before approval
• Assist with dyeing yarns for sample production, measuring and mixing dye solutions accurately under supervision
• Keep records of dye formulations and lab results, supporting colour matching and quality control processes
• Work with the design and production teams to meet deadlines

About you:

• Practical and detail-oriented, with good hand-eye coordination
• Creative, with an interest in colour, design, or textiles
• Eager to learn technical processes and develop new skills
• Reliable, with a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small team
• Experience in textiles, art & design, or a workshop/laboratory environment would be helpful but is not essential

What we offer:

• Full, hands-on training provided in both technical and creative textile processes
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to learn specialist carpet and dyeing techniques
• Real scope for long-term development and progression

Working Pattern:

This is a 25-hour per week, shift-based role. You'll start by working closely with experienced team members to learn both parts of the job before moving into a shared shift arrangement between the sample room and dye lab.

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience of; Junior Production Operative, Laboratory Assistant, Trainee Textile Operative, Colour Lab Assistant, Production Sample Maker, Quality Control Assistant also be considered for this role.