A full-time, permanent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join a manufacturing site.. This role is responsible for defining and delivering the appropriate maintenance strategy for site equipment, optimising preventative and proactive maintenance to meet reliability and cost objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Produce and optimise a timely, deliverable, and cost-effective maintenance programme to maximise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets.
Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.
Utilise Reliability Engineering tools including CMMS, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspections (RBI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PM plan optimisation, equipment history analysis, failure prediction, and predictive maintenance techniques.
Conduct routine inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational efficiency, identify faults, and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
Act as the lead point of contact for escalating maintenance or breakdown support with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Support engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure maximum utilisation of equipment and achievement of KPIs, in line with safety, quality, and environmental policies.
Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment, including the development of effective maintenance plans, technical documentation, and maintenance operating procedures, supporting site capital projects.
Support future CAPEX planning through analysis of machine obsolescence and asset lifecycle programmes.
What We're Looking For
HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation disciplines.
Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance.
Proven experience within food manufacturing environments, including mixing, packing, and process equipment.
Understanding of OEM asset care and maintenance guidance.
Broad knowledge of asset care systems with strong organisational and planning skills, particularly for overhauls and machine upgrades.
Ability to drive change and implement new ways of working.
Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies.
Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving tools and techniques.
Experience analysing and resolving complex operational issues.
What's on Offer
Pension contribution of up to 7.5%
Life assurance
On-site staff discount shop
Free on-site parking
Access to a national retail discount platform
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and wellbeing support
