At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise carding machinery for smooth production and minimal downtime.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing world-leading textile manufacturer in Somerset.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team with a focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a specialist environment where your skills are valued.
- Qualifications: Hands-on carding experience and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Job Description Carding Maintenance Engineer All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
Shifts: Days (M - F) or Shift Based considered
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 world leading 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 an existing team 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 York employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
At MERITUS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Electrical Technicians a dynamic work environment in Telford, Shropshire, where innovation meets opportunity. With competitive salaries ranging from £28,000 to £35,000 and the unique chance to travel internationally to countries like Japan, Europe, and the USA, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring our employees are equipped with the skills and experiences needed for their professional development. Join us to be part of a team that values quality, safety, and excellence in delivering automation solutions across various industries.
