Reliability Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Reliability Engineer to join a large-scale, highly automated FMCG manufacturing operation. This is a day-based role within a fast-paced, 24/7 production environment, supporting the ongoing improvement of asset reliability, equipment performance and maintenance standards. Working as part of a large engineering team, you will play a key role in reducing downtime, improving equipment reliability and identifying opportunities for long-term engineering improvements., * Carry out planned, preventative and reliability-focused maintenance activities.

• Lead and support root cause analysis investigations to identify and eliminate recurring failures.
• Develop and implement reliability improvement projects.
• Undertake condition monitoring and asset performance activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce equipment downtime and maintenance costs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
• Utilise SAP PM for maintenance planning and asset management.
• Work closely with Production, Operations and other departments to improve equipment performance.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety and engineering compliance.
• Support the reliability and performance of automated production, processing and packaging equipment, including conveyors, motors, drives, pumps, bearings and gearboxes.

• An Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, Degree or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Either an Electrical or Mechanical engineering background.
• Previous maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• For Electrical candidates: strong electrical fault-finding and maintenance experience, with PLC exposure advantageous.
• For Mechanical candidates: experience working with pumps, motors, bearings, conveyors and gearboxes.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and/or reliability engineering.
• Practical experience of root cause analysis and resolving recurring equipment issues.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing long-term reliability issues rather than simply responding to breakdowns.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
• A self-motivated approach, with the ability to manage improvement projects independently.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety requirements., * Previous experience within FMCG, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, packaging or other highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Experience in reliability improvement projects.
• Condition-based monitoring experience.
• SAP PM experience.
• IOSH, PUWER or other relevant Health & Safety knowledge.
• Experience working within a high-speed or continuous production environment.
• A strong continuous improvement mindset.

• Discretionary profit-related bonus.
• 4-day working week.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Pension contributions of up to 12%.
• Life assurance.
• Additional holiday purchase scheme.
• Ongoing training and personal development.
• Internal progression opportunities.
• Employee discounts platform.
• Free physiotherapy service.
• Occupational health support.
• 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Counselling and life coaching.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.