Ref: SYN52168

Flat Knitting Technician

• Location England, South East, Oxfordshire, Didcot
• Sector EngineeringAerospace
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £30000 - £35000 per annum, Benefits: 28 days holiday and baks on tp + pension + overtime

Flat Knitting Technician

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, Days
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Permanent

A forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing company in Didcot is seeking a skilled Flat Knitting Technician to join their expanding team. This business specialises in creating advanced technical textile components used across highly regulated, precision-driven sectors.

You’ll play a key role in developing and producing specialist knitted structures using advanced materials and flat knitting machinery. If you’ve worked with STOLL ADF or similar platforms — and enjoy a mix of hands-on production, programming, and textile R&D — this role offers something a bit different from the norm.

What You’ll Get:

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• Days-based, Monday–Friday role
• Permanent position with long-term career potential
• Exposure to cutting-edge textile and materials engineering
• Join a supportive and technically focused team

Flat Knitting Technician Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate flat knitting machines (e.g. STOLL ADF)
• Develop and programme new knit patterns for technical components
• Run production batches and trials using metal yarn and synthetic fibres
• Perform cutting, joining, and sewing of knitted products
• Maintain knitting and sewing machinery and document servicing
• Work closely with technical and R&D teams to meet evolving design briefs

Flat Knitting Technician Profile:

• Experience with industrial/computerised flat knitting machinery
• Strong sewing ability (e.g. overlock stitching)
• Confident in developing and programming knit patterns
• HND or equivalent in a technical or manufacturing subject
• Background in technical textiles or small-batch production desirable
• Familiarity with STOLL ADF systems a bonus
• Willingness to undergo UK Security Clearance (if required)

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