Mechanical Maintenance Engineer / Tackler

Opus Perm; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run manufacturing company in Sudbury is seeking a Maintenance Engineer / Tackler to join the Engineering Team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience with weaving machinery and be proficient in both preventive and reactive maintenance. This role requires excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capability to work at height. The position offers a full-time schedule with an ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with weaving machinery or as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Strong inquisitive nature with a methodical problem-solving approach.
• Physically fit and willing to work at height.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machinery that weaves luxury products.
• Provide preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Liaise with weavers regarding machine issues.

Skills

Experience with weaving machinery

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Using hand tools

Manual dexterity

Good communication

Computer literate

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a family‑run manufacturing company that has been operating successfully for over three centuries and boasts an established customer‑base of many high‑end, and household names. During this time, they have managed to stick with tradition and continue to grow and expand year after year.

Role Overview

They are now seeking a Maintenance Engineer / Tackler to join the Engineering Team on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

You will be a mechanically‑biased engineer to maintain machinery that weaves luxury products. You’ll provide both preventative and reactive maintenance with experience of working on traditional machinery. You will also liaise with the weavers to keep on top of any machine‑based issues as well as ensuring that stock is maintained. You will also ideally be able to carry out our repairs on damaged and faulty parts.

Qualifications & Requirements

• (Ideally) Experienced with working with weaving machinery, preferably as a Tackler for a minimum 3 years or an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
• Experienced with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experienced with using hand tools.
• Able to weave a loom (training provided, however manual dexterity at an intricate level, coupled with good eyesight is required).
• Have a strong, inquisitive nature and a desire to investigate and fix problems using methodical processes.
• Physically fit and comfortable working at height to maintain machinery.
• A good communicator, able to verbalise or provide precise written information.
• Able to manage their own workload as well as following instructions from the Technical Manager and Engineering Support.
• Computer literate.
• Willing to work unsociable hours in a 'double days' shift pattern.
• Based within a commutable distance from Sudbury, with a full UK licence and their own transport.

How to Apply

This is a full time, permanent position with an ASAP start. If you are keen on this opportunity, and have the desired skills and experience, apply now.