Mechanical Machine Technician
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Production
The Company
Our client is a well-established manufacturing business based in Kidderminster. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Mechanical Machine Technician to support production operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement within their factory.
The Role
As a Mechanical Machine Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring machinery is safe, well-maintained, and optimised for performance. Working closely with the Production Manager, you will also help supervise and motivate the factory team, driving efficiency and quality across operations.
This hands-on role is ideal for a mechanically minded professional who thrives in a busy production environment and enjoys a mix of technical maintenance, machine tuning, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure all machinery is safe, compliant, and maintained effectively
* Carry out and continuously improve preventative maintenance schedules (PPM)
* Tune tufting machinery to maximise quality, run rates, and reliability
* Support the Production Manager in supervising and motivating shop floor staff
* Set and monitor performance targets, ensuring labour is fully utilised
* Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help roll out new processes
* Monitor, record, and reduce waste through improved methods of working
* Learn Wilton loom tuning and become competent in issue resolution within 2 years
* Lead the back shift when required, ensuring quality and adherence to production plans
* Support wider maintenance activity including facilities management and compliance testing
Skills & Experience
* Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on machine maintenance skills
* Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
* Ability to follow safe systems of work and promote a safety-first culture
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
* Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams
* Willingness to develop skills (e.g., Wilton loom tuning, first aid, fire warden training)
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to develop technical and leadership skills in a growing business
* Varied role combining machine maintenance, tuning, and people leadership
* Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and improvement
* Competitive salary and benefits package
To Apply
If you're an experienced technician with strong mechanical skills and a passion for improving production performance, apply today with your CV.