Permanent | 37.5 hours per week

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 16:30, Friday 08:00 – 14:00 (30-minute lunch)

About Wooltex UK

Wooltex UK is a leading woven textile manufacturer and yarn spinner, supplying the global contract upholstery and automotive markets. With a highly skilled technical team and continued investment in cutting-edge machinery, we deliver world-class fabric designs with speed, precision and consistency.

Innovation, quality and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. We value our people and are committed to developing talent, investing in training and working together to continually push the boundaries of textile design and manufacturing.

 

The Role

We are looking for a Textile Design & Technical Coordinator to join and strengthen our Design and Technical teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated textile professional to play a key role in supporting the development, technical performance and successful delivery of new woven products.

You will work closely with internal teams to support the full journey from concept through to first bulk production, ensuring designs are implemented smoothly and meet both technical and quality standards. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Design Team with the creation and implementation of new designs and technologies
• Liaising with production teams to ensure seamless transitions from design to manufacture
• Assisting the Technical Team with quality reporting, trials, quality control and data analysis
• Collecting and reporting sustainability data and supporting ISO management systems
• Working with key partners, customers and external pattern weavers
• Occasional overseas travel may be required

 

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Degree (or equivalent) in Woven Textile Design
• A genuine passion for textiles with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Desirable

• Experience in a woven technical environment (placement, internship or post-graduation)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report data
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Textile Manufacturing Software (TMS)
• Awareness of sustainability challenges and opportunities within textile markets

Benefits

• 6 weeks’ holiday (largely taken during scheduled shutdowns)
• People’s Pension auto-enrolment scheme (after 3 months)
• Discretionary annual bonus linked to business performance
• Life assurance
• Commitment to training, development and career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Company events

 

How to Apply

Candidates wishing to be considered should email Nicola Winrow (HR Manager) at nw@wooltexuk.com.

 

Please note:
Applicants must clearly detail their most recent salary and salary expectations as part of their application. Candidates must also have the Right to Work in the UK and be able to commute to the role or relocate if required.

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026
Applications received after this date may not be considered.