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# Reliability Engineer

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** Northumberland, UK
- **Salary:** £39,000.0 - £46,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, Reliability Engineering, SAP Plant Maintenance
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/reliability-engineer/57440865

## About the Role

* 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.

## 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.