Maintenance Engineer

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.If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly. They are now seeking a Maintenance Engineer / Tackler to join the Engineering Team on a permanent basis.We are looking for 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 our repairs on damaged and faulty parts.The ideal applicant will be;(Ideally) Experienced with working with weaving machinery, preferably as a Tackler for a minimum 3 years.Experienced with hydraulics and pneumaticsExperienced 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.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 ..... full job details .....