Sewing Machine Engineer

Harrison Spinks; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training and development

Pension and holiday package

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Harrison Spinks in Leeds is seeking a skilled Sewing Machine Engineer to keep our industrial sewing equipment reliable and production-ready. You will diagnose, repair and service machinery, supporting the manufacturing team to sustain high output.

With specialist training and development, you will help drive efficiency in a modern manufacturing environment and contribute to our long-term growth in Britain’s luxury mattress sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial sewing machinery and maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
• Electrical diagnostics experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair industrial sewing machinery.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance.
• Support production teams to minimise downtime.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance.
• Work closely with operators and supervisors to maintain high productivity.

Skills

Sewing machine maintenance

Mechanical fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Production/manufacturing environment

Electrical diagnostics (desirable)

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment

Job description

We're seeking a skilled Sewing Machine Engineer to join our growing manufacturing operation in Leeds. You'll play a key role in ensuring our industrial sewing equipment remains reliable, efficient, and production-ready.

Whether you're currently a Sewing Machine Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician, or Field Service Engineer, we'd love to hear from you.

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4pm

What you'll be doing

• Diagnosing and repairing industrial sewing machinery
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
• Supporting production teams to minimise downtime
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment performance
• Working closely with operators and supervisors to maintain high productivity

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Specialist training and development
• Stable business with long-term growth plans
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Pension and holiday package
• Genuine opportunity to develop your engineering career

About You

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Industrial sewing machinery
• Mechanical fault finding
• Preventative maintenance
• Production or manufacturing environments
• Electrical diagnostics (desirable)

We'll also consider candidates from wider engineering backgrounds who can demonstrate strong mechanical maintenance experience.

About Us

Looking for a role where your engineering expertise is genuinely valued?

At Harrison Spinks, we've been handcrafting luxury mattresses in Britain since 1840. Innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to create products that make a real difference to people's lives.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in both its people and equipment. You'll be part of a supportive team where your expertise makes a real impact, with the freedom to solve problems and drive improvements rather than simply responding to breakdowns.

If you're looking for a fresh challenge with a stable employer, we'd love to hear from you.