Manufacturing maintenance engineer

Cranleigh STEM is partnering with a leading polymer development business, we are looking for an experienced manufacturing maintenance engineer to focus on the design, development, and maintenance of production equipment, with a mix of reactive and proactive responsibilities. To be considered you should ideally hold a degree in a mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field and possess experience with process control and fault finding on electrical, mechanical and PLC systems. This is a permanent, full-time role based at my client’s state of the art facility in Saffron Walden. Salary: £42,000 - £58,000 (DOE) Benefits: 25 days holiday, company pension, DIS 4x salary, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, EAP, company social events, onsite parking. Location: Saffron Walden. Role: Full-time, permanent Responsibilities: * Equipment Development: Design and innovate new equipment to enhance processes. * Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in current processes. * Maintenance: Provide daily support for existing equipment, addressing both reactive and scheduled maintenance needs. Skills & Requirements: * Strong background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (degree preferred) * Experience in production environments, process control, and new product integration. * Proficient in PLC programming, 3-phase 415vac, single-phase 110/120vac, and low voltage DC systems. * Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, pumps, filtration systems, pistons, and hydraulics. * Experience with fabrication (milling, lathing, welding) and working with metals and plastics. Person Specification: * Strong communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail. * Able to work independently and as part of a team. * Tenacious, adaptable, and capable of managing fluctuating workloads. If you have the required qualifications and experience, please apply, or contact me directly on | (phone number removed)