About the role

  • Senior Reliability Engineer responsible for determining the maintenance strategy and optimizing reliability of equipment in a food manufacturing company. Involves conducting inspections and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

  • Determine and provide the correct maintenance strategy for site equipment
  • Optimise preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives
  • Produce and optimise a timely and deliverable cost effective maintenance programme
  • Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability
  • Utilise Reliability Engineering tools to maximise equipment reliability
  • Conduct routine inspections of equipment and systems
  • Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM’s
  • Support engineering and manufacturing functions to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency
  • Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment
  • Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme

Requirements

  • HNC / Degree in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines
  • Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of food manufacturing (mixing / packing) & Process equipment
  • Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
  • A broad knowledge of the asset care systems
  • Strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades
  • Ability to demonstrate driving change and implementing new ways of working
  • Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies
  • Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues

Benefits

  • Up to 7.5% pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Staff discount shop on site
  • Free on site parking
  • Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Sharesave Scheme

Job title

Reliability Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£55,000 - £57,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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