Reliability Engineer

Reed
Cramlington, UK
14 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
£39,000.0 - £46,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems Reliability Engineering SAP Plant Maintenance

Job description

  • Apply a range of reliability engineering methodologies and tools to improve asset performance, including maintenance systems, risk-based approaches, and failure analysis techniques.
  • Gather, interpret, and evaluate equipment performance data to identify failure patterns and support reliability improvements.
  • Produce clear reports outlining reliability insights, trends, and practical recommendations to enhance performance.
  • Develop and refine planned and predictive maintenance programmes to ensure consistent plant availability.
  • Drive continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness and operational performance.
  • Take ownership of reliability-focused projects, ensuring delivery through to completion.
  • Maintain accurate asset records, including equipment criticality assessments and long-term lifecycle planning.

Requirements

  • Degree, NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
  • Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Fiix).
  • Strong understanding of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
  • Appreciation of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility operations.

Benefits & conditions

  • 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays.
  • Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions.
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Company sick pay based on length of service.
  • Life insurance at 5× annual salary.
  • Subsidised staff canteen.

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