Tackler (W eaving Machinery Technician) Location: Long Melford, Suffolk Shift Pattern: Shift-based role (includes unsociable hours) Department: Production / Technical About the Role We are looking for a Tackler to support our weaving production team by maintaining and setting powered weaving machinery, including rapier dobby and jacquard looms. This is a hands-on mechanical role within the weaving industry, focused on keeping machinery running safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The equipment is a range of old and new, and your work will help maximise uptime, quality and productivity across the weaving shed. You'll work as part of a team of Tacklers, carrying out a mix of reactive breakdown support, planned preventative maintenance and machine setting. Key Responsibilities Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on weaving machinery and associated equipment Respond quickly to technical calls from Weavers to minimise downtime Set and adjust looms to ensure optimum weaving performance and fabric quality Follow manufacturer guidelines, company procedures and strict Health & Safety standards Complete maintenance logs accurately for traceability and accountability Work from weekly maintenance schedules set by Engineering Support and the Technical Manager Manage bench repairs and maintain a steady stock of repaired parts Book out spare parts correctly and report equipment issues Support production teams where required to meet output and efficiency targets Take part in risk assessments, team meetings and continuous improvement activities Who You'll Work With Reporting to the Technical Manager Working closely with Engineering Support, Production, Weavers and Inspection teams Communicating machine condition, faults and fabric issues clearly to support production planning What We're Looking For Essential: Ability to weave a loom (training provided if new to the weaving industry) Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset Manual dexterity and good eyesight for intricate work Comfortable with physically demanding tasks and working at height Willingness to work a shift pattern, including unsociable hours Good communication skills for clear handovers and reporting Able to manage own workload and follow technical instruction Computer literate Desirable: Mechanical background with experience using hand tools Experience working with weaving machinery (ideally 3 years as a Tackler) GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English, Science and Technology Why Join Us? Full training provided on company machinery and safe systems of work Be part of a skilled technical team in a specialist manufacturing environment Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity Interested? Apply now to discuss this opportunity in further detail