Reliability Engineer

Our client specialises in the production of a number of bakery products. Their success is underpinned by their dedication to continuously supply the highest quality bakery products, whilst also continually investing in innovation and new product development.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• 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.

Desirable Skills:

• 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.

Benefits Include:

• 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.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.