Textile dyeing technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Textile dyeing technicians create dyes to colour fibres and fabrics.

  • Add dyes, water, detergents, or chemicals to tanks to dilute or strengthen solutions, according to established formulas and solution test results.  
  • Notify supervisors or mechanics of equipment malfunctions.  
  • Adjust equipment controls to maintain specified heat, tension, and speed.  
  • Observe display screens, control panels, equipment, and cloth entering or
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Textile dyeing technicians typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Textile dyeing technician you will typically work 9am to 5pm.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    23,794 GBP *
    per year
    17,000 GBP
    35,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

    Salary statistics

    Average salary for Textile dyeing technician

    • 24,895 GBP
    • 21,552 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Textile dyeing technician
    Average salary for full-time Textile dyeing technician

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    Part-time Full-time
    • 11,971 GBP
    • 11,543 GBP
    • 12,619 GBP
    • 23,794 GBP
    • 21,552 GBP
    • 24,895 GBP
    Salary over time for Textile dyeing technician

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 20,495 GBP
    • 20,750 GBP
    • 21,175 GBP
    • 21,747 GBP
    • 22,522 GBP
    • 23,375 GBP
    • 23,794 GBP
    • 22,509 GBP
    • 24,925 GBP
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    Future outlook for Textile dyeing technicians

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    Very good outlook
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Textile dyeing technician - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Textile dyeing technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 47% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 36% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 11% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree

    You could do a college course, which may help you to get a job as a trainee dyeing technician. Courses include:

    • Level 3 Diploma In Textile Design and Manufacture
    • A level Chemistry
    • Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Textile dyeing technician

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Textile dyeing technician.
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
    Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
    Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Textile dyeing technician. Check that you know:
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    Things to highlight for your Textile dyeing technician interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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