Job Description Carding Maintenance Engineer Shifts: 4on4off Salary: circa £60,000 (+ up to £8,000 relocation support) Somerset Are you a time-served engineer with hands-on carding experience? Do you understand fibre behaviour, machine tolerances and the fine adjustments needed to keep carding lines running smoothly? Yolk Recruitment are supporting a rapidly growing textile manufacturer who have increased turnover by more than 150% in five years. With continued investment across the site, they're looking for a Carding Maintenance Engineer to support with carding machinery performance, reliability and quality. This is a rare opportunity to relocate to the South West and join a specialist process-driven manufacturer where your carding experience genuinely matters. This is what you'll be doing You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and optimising a range of carding machinery and fibre-processing equipment. Your work will ensure stable production, consistent web formation and minimal downtime. Responsibilities include: 1. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on carding machines 2. Responding to mechanical and electrical breakdowns across the carding lines 3. Diagnosing faults on cylinders, strippers, doffers, workers, lickers-in, feed systems and delivery sections 4. Performing alignment, clearance setting, tensioning and fine adjustments to maintain fibre flow and web quality 5. Working on machinery such as Trtzschler, Spinnbau, Herguth, TAM or similar carding equipment 6. Supporting rebuilds, strip-downs and card clothing changes as required 7. Collaborating closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve machine performance 8. Contributing to root cause analysis, asset care and continuous improvement activity 9. Sharing knowledge with apprentices, fellow engineers and operators to build internal capability 10. Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures Experience
Carding Maintenance Engineer in Bridgwater in Somerset employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Energy Jobline ZR is an excellent employer for Structural Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Shoreditch. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects from concept to completion within a supportive team environment.
