Reliability Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Reliability Engineer to join our engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of manufacturing equipment through advanced analysis, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic environment, applying technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime. The position is suitable for individuals with a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, with a focus on reliability and process optimisation., To ensure the reliability, availability, and maintainability of equipment, systems, and processes by applying engineering principles and data analysis. The Reliability Engineer identifies and mitigates potential failures, improves asset performance, and reduces downtime and maintenance costs to support safe, efficient, and continuous operations.

Key responsibilities of this role include supporting the implementation and use of the Meerkat Condition Monitoring system, and assisting in data collection, analysis, and reporting using diagnostic tools such as vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and other condition monitoring techniques under the guidance of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the implementation and use of reliability tools such as the Meerkat Condition Monitoring system.

· Support condition monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis.

· Participate in data collection and basic analysis to identify early signs of equipment issues.

· Learn to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to failure investigations.

· Work alongside senior engineers to develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

· Help maintain reliability records, reports, and asset history logs.

· Gain familiarity with asset management systems (e.g., CMMS) and reliability metrics.

· Attend training sessions and workshops to build technical and analytical skills both in reliability and the electro-mechanical workshop.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting small-scale reliability projects.

· Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to understand equipment functions and failure modes.

· Learn about the operation, maintenance, and failure modes of a wide range of electro-mechanical equipment.

Ideally qualified to HNC/HND level in mechanical, electrical or maintenance engineering, although applicants with a recognised engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 and strong relevant experience will also be considered. Qualifications in vibration analysis, thermography or other condition-monitoring techniques would be advantageous, alongside experience in fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and improving equipment reliability.

• Experience working with industrial machinery, including motors, pumps, gearboxes and other rotating equipment.
• Ability to carry out condition-monitoring surveys, interpret results and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong fault-finding and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to preventing equipment failures.
• Ability to produce clear technical reports and explain findings and recommendations to customers.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites and as part of a wider engineering team.
• A strong commitment to safe working practices and high standards of workmanship.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

A variety of shift patterns are available and can be discussed during the application process. Examples include:

• Rotating early and late shifts
• 10:00-18:30
• 4 on, 4 off

The salary for this role is £32,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.