Textiles Technician

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. If this role is of interest please apply online or contact ASHLEIGH direct on (phone number removed)