Textiles Technician in Huddersfield

We are currently looking to recruit a Textiles Engineer/ Technician with Winding & Twisting experience to join our client based in Huddersfield (HD3).

The business has a long history in yarn manufacturing, supplying high‑quality products to UK and international customers, and operating a blend of traditional textile machinery alongside modern winding and twisting technology.

SALARY

£33,000-£35,000 per annum.

WORKING HOURS

Tuesday - Friday 07:00am-17:00pm

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Textile machinery maintenance — carry out routine and reactive maintenance on winding, twisting and associated yarn‑processing machines.
• Mechanical fault finding — diagnose mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain production flow.
• Machine setup & optimisation — set up winding and twisting machines for different yarn types, counts and twist levels, ensuring optimal performance.
• Component repair & replacement — repair or replace belts, bearings, gears, tensioners and other mechanical components.
• Preventative maintenance — complete scheduled servicing to improve reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Alignment & calibration — ensure machines are correctly aligned, tensioned and calibrated for consistent yarn quality.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXERIENCE

• Textile industry background — essential experience working with winding, twisting or similar yarn‑processing machinery.
• Mechanical engineering competence — confident with tools, mechanical assemblies and machine adjustments.
• Strong diagnostic skills — able to fault‑find quickly and effectively.
• Machine setup capability — experience preparing machines for different yarn specifications.