Carding Maintenance Engineer — Downtime Reducer & Optimiser

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Annual leave increases with service (↑

Pension: 4% employer / 5% employee

Free onsite parking

Onsite canteen

Health & wellbeing platform (GP access

Cycle to work scheme

Company uniform provided

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is recruiting for a hands-on Carding Maintenance Engineer in Bridgwater. You will maintain, repair, and optimise carding machinery to support production output and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential qualifications include an NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering and proven carding machinery experience, with strong fault-finding across mechanical/electrical systems and a proactive reliability mindset.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience working with carding machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Methodical and analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Proactive approach to maintenance and reliability.
• Commitment to health & safety and quality standards.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on carding equipment.
• Respond quickly and effectively to machinery breakdowns.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to improve machine reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and mentor operators and apprentices.
• Reduce reliance on external contractors through effective in-house solutions.
• Assist with spare parts management and asset care planning.
• Ensure all work complies with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Maintenance

Documentation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Health & safety

Mentoring juniors

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd is recruiting for a hands-on Carding Maintenance Engineer in Bridgwater. You will maintain, repair, and optimise carding machinery to support production output and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Essential qualifications include an NVQ3 in Mechanical Engineering and proven carding machinery experience, with strong fault-finding across mechanical/electrical systems and a proactive reliability mindset.