Maintenance Engineer

Outsource Uk Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading textiles manufacturer in Sudbury, Suffolk, is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer to enhance their technical team. In this hands-on role, you'll focus on the mechanical maintenance of weaving machinery, addressing both preventative and reactive maintenance. Ideal candidates will have solid mechanical expertise and strong problem-solving skills, ready to contribute to a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Solid mechanical background and confident with hand tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an inquisitive approach.
• Comfortable working at height and in a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on powered weaving equipment to ensure efficiency.
• React promptly to technical issues reported by Weavers.
• Log all maintenance work for traceability.

Skills

Mechanical background

Problem-solving

Communication

Independence

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Maintenance Engineer
Sudbury, Suffolk
Salary: £35,000 Basic
Monday to Friday - Shifts

Outsource UK is recruiting on behalf of a respected textiles manufacturer in Sudbury, Suffolk, for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their technical team.

The Role: As a Maintenance Engineer you'll play a vital role in the mechanical maintenance of weaving machinery – including rapier dobby and jacquard looms – to ensure optimal machine performance, minimal downtime, and product quality. This is a hands-on, varied role requiring both preventative and reactive maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out maintenance on powered weaving equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.
• React promptly to technical issues reported by Weavers to minimise machine downtime.
• Support ongoing machine performance improvements aligned with KPIs in quality, safety, and productivity.
• Log all maintenance work for traceability.
• Perform bench repairs and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager, Senior Technician, and Weaving Team.
• Contribute to monthly engineering meetings and risk assessments.

About You: Required:

• Solid mechanical background and confident with hand tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with an inquisitive, methodical approach.
• Ability to manage workload independently and follow technical instruction.
• Excellent communication skills for clear shift handovers and team collaboration.
• Comfortable working at height and in a physically demanding role.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours/shifts as required.
• Basic computer literacy.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re a hands-on problem-solver looking to join a growing technical team in the textile manufacturing sector, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Outsource UK and take the next step in your engineering career.

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