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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** 17918
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, SAP Plant Maintenance
- **Published:** July 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42087033/

## About the Role

to maximise plant performance. Reliability Engineer Requirements: HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering. Experience in reliability, maintenance or asset management within heavy manufacturing, process, paper, chemicals, FMCG or similar industries. Knowledge of RCFA, FMEA, condition monitoring and CMMS systems (SAP PM preferred). The Package: Excellent salary 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm 40 hours per week + part of the on-call rota 18-month contract with a leading international manufacturer This is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact on a major engineering investment programme while working within a highly skilled engineering team. For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements . TPBN1_UKTJ

## Description

A fantastic opportunity for an experiencedReliability Engineerto join the engineering team of a global manufacturing business during a majormulti-million-pound plant upgrade programme. 18 months fixed term contract. Monday to Friday. Excellent salary + Paye benefits. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Reliability Engineer will play a key role in improving plant reliability, driving preventative maintenance strategies, leading Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) investigations, and supporting continuous improvement across a large heavy process manufacturing site. Key responsibilities: Drive equipment reliability and preventative maintenance improvements. Lead RCFA, FMEA and reliability improvement projects. Optimise maintenance strategies, PPMs and critical spares. Analyse equipment performance using SAP PM and condition monitoring techniques. Support engineering standards, asset management and small capital improvement projects. Work closely with operations and maintenance teams


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