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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Synergirecruitment
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Reliability Engineering, SAP Plant Maintenance, PUWER Regulations
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://synergirecruitment.com/job/reliability-engineer-8326/#apply-form

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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