Please note that this role is only available for current Scottish Leather Group colleagues (including those working via an employment agency)
Great manufacturing organisations don’t just produce high-quality products – they create environments where precision, consistency, and continuous improvement are embedded into every stage of the process. By combining technical expertise with collaboration and attention to detail, they ensure customer expectations are met every time.
As a Colour Specialist, you’ll play a key role in ensuring colour and gloss standards consistently meet customer specifications. Combining your technical capability with a strong eye for detail, you’ll carry out both electronic and visual colour matching, measurement, and analysis to support high-quality outcomes. Your work will directly influence product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational performance.
In this role you will:
• Carry out accurate electronic and visual colour measurement of samples and hides
• Assess and measure gloss levels to ensure consistency with customer specifications
• Maintain and manage the colour master library to support production standards
• Carry out colour matching using RK coater and hand spray techniques
• Use datacolour equipment to electronically correct mixes and make visual adjustments where required
• Ensure customer requirements for colour and gloss are consistently achieved
• Work closely with finishing and final inspection teams to minimise downtime and maintain workflow
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives, taking a lean approach to processes and performance
You’re someone who understands that delivering consistent quality is about more than measurements – it’s about attention to detail, collaboration, and taking ownership of results in a fast-moving environment.
• You bring experience or a strong interest in a technical or manufacturing environment
• You demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in your work
• You are well organised, methodical, and able to prioritise effectively under pressure
• You are proactive, self-motivated, and confident working on your own initiative
• You bring strong numeracy and communication skills, enabling you to interpret and share information clearly
• You are solution-focused, resilient, and take a positive approach to challenges and change
• You have strong colour vision (assessed via the Farnsworth Munsell test)
The impact you will have:
You will play a key role in ensuring product quality meets the highest standards, directly supporting customer satisfaction and business reputation. By working closely with finishing, inspection, and technical teams, you will help maintain smooth production flow, minimise disruption, and drive continuous improvement.
Your contribution will support a culture where quality, accountability, and collaboration are central to everything we do.
What’s in it for you:
You’ll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and development. This includes company sick pay, enhanced annual leave that increases with service, life assurance, and access to a health and wellbeing programme alongside an Employee Assistance Programme with private GP services. You’ll also benefit from development opportunities, coaching, and training support. Additional perks include cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes, free on-site parking, and access to a range of retail discounts.
We believe our strength comes from our people. We value diversity, encourage development, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Ready to be part of the journey?
If you’re passionate about quality, thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and want to play a key role in delivering products that meet the highest standards, we’d love to hear from you.