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Tackler (Weaving Machinery Technician) Location: Long Melford, Suffolk Shift Pattern: Shift-based role (includes unsociable hours) Department: Production / Technical About the Role We are looking for a Tackler to support our weaving production team by maintaining and setting powered weaving machinery, including rapier dobby and jacquard looms. This is a hands-on mechanical role within the weaving industry, focused on keeping machinery running safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The equipment is a range of old and new, and your work will help maximise uptime, quality and productivity across the weaving shed. You'll work as part of a team of Tacklers, carrying out a mix of reactive breakdown support, planned preventative maintenance and machine setting. Key Responsibilities Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on weaving machinery and associated equipmentRespond quickly to technical calls from Weavers to minimise downtimeSet and adjust looms to ensure optimum weaving performance and fabric qualityFollow manufacturer guidelines, company procedures and strict Health & Safety standardsComplete maintenance logs accurately for traceability and accountabilityWork from weekly maintenance schedules set by Engineering Support and the Technical ManagerManage bench repairs and maintain a steady stock of repaired partsBook out spare parts correctly and report equipment issuesSupport production teams where required to meet output and efficiency targetsTake part in risk assessments, team meetings and continuous improvement activities Who You'll Work With Reporting to the Technical ManagerWorking closely with Engineering Support, Production, We