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
1. Ensure all machinery is safe, compliant, and maintained effectively
2. Carry out and continuously improve preventative maintenance schedules (PPM)
3. Tune tufting machinery to maximise quality, run rates, and reliability
4. Support the Production Manager in supervising and motivating shop floor staff
5. Set and monitor performance targets, ensuring labour is fully utilised
6. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and help roll out new processes
7. Monitor, record, and reduce waste through improved methods of working
8. Learn Wilton loom tuning and become competent in issue resolution within 2 years
9. Lead the back shift when required, ensuring quality and adherence to production plans
10. Support wider maintenance activity including facilities management and compliance testing
Skills & Experience
11. Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on machine maintenance skills
12. Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
13. Ability to follow safe systems of work and promote a safety-first culture
14. Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach
15. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate teams
16. Willingness to develop skills (e.g., Wilton loom tuning, first aid, fire warden training)
Why Apply?
17. Opportunity to develop technical and leadership skills in a growing business
18. Varied role combining machine maintenance, tuning, and people leadership
19. Supportive team culture with a focus on safety, quality, and improvement
20. 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.