Maintenance Engineer
3 days ago
Sudbury
Maintenance Engineer Sudbury, Suffolk Salary: £42,000 Basic salary Monday to Friday 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.