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Carding Engineer

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 58,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: England

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer - Carding Equipment

Taunton, Somerset

£50,000 - £58,000

Up to £8,000 relocation package
 Day Shift
 Enhanced Holiday (increasing with service)
 Enhanced Pension
 Training & Development Opportunities

Can provide Visa Sponsorship if required

My client, a leading textile manufacturer, is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve carding machinery, drive reliability, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out PPM and respond to equipment breakdowns.

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.

Work with production and engineering teams to improve machine performance.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and support improvement projects.

Mentor operators and apprentices to build internal capability.

Reduce contractor reliance through robust engineering solutions.

Assist with spare parts management and asset planning.

Ensure all work meets health, safety, and environmental standards.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering.

Experience with carding machinery in manufacturing is a must.

Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Team player who can also work independently.

Clear communicator with strong documentation skills.

Proactive, safety-focused, and reliability-driven.

Willingness to mentor junior staff.

Experience in textile or process-driven industries.

To apply, contact Olly O'Hare at  or call (phone number removed).

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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