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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Where

Chester

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Sudbury, Suffolk Salary: £42,000 BasicMonday to Friday shifts Outsource UK is recruiting on behalf of a respected textiles manufacturer in Sudbury, Suffolk, for an experienced and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join their technical team.Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out maintenance on powered weaving equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.
  • React promptly to technical issues reported by Weavers to minimise machine downtime.
  • Support ongoing machine performance improvements aligned with KPIs in quality, safety, and productivity.
  • Log all maintenance work for traceability.
  • Perform bench repairs and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
  • Work collaboratively with the Engineering Manager, Senior Technician, and Weaving Team.
  • Contribute to monthly engineering meetings and risk assessments.
About You: Required:
  • Solid mechanical background and confident with hand tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with an inquisitive, methodical approach.
  • Ability to manage workload independently and follow technical instruction.
  • Excellent communication skills for clear shift handovers and team collaboration.
  • Comfortable working at height and in a physically demanding role.
  • Willingness to work unsociable hours/shifts as required.
  • Basic computer literacy.
Ready to Apply? If you're a hands-on problem-solver looking to join a growing technical team in the textile manufacturing sector, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Outsource UK and take the next step in your engineering career. Inclusion statement Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.We're proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way.We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences.

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