CBM Engineer - Vibration & Lubrication

CBM Engineer - Vibration & Lubrication
Reading - Hybrid
Salary to £51k plus good benefits package

A leading UK utilities provider is seeking a talented CBM (Condition-Based Maintenance) Engineer with expertise in vibration and lubrication to support their drive towards a smarter, systems-led maintenance strategy.

This role is key to delivering a proactive, data-driven approach to asset care and will involve supporting both operational teams and project functions. The successful candidate will be part of a forward-thinking engineering team during a significant period of investment and transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine vibration-based condition monitoring on critical mechanical assets
• Analyse data trends and provide clear, actionable recommendations to engineering and operational teams
• Conduct lubrication surveys and support thermography processes
• Contribute to the creation of new maintenance strategies based on asset data and lifecycle cost
• Ensure accurate data capture, route planning and database management
• Work with project teams to advise on condition monitoring requirements and specification of equipment
• Follow up on condition-triggered maintenance activities to verify outcomes

Requirements:

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Vibration Analysis Level 2 (BINDT or Mobius) – essential
• Thermography and Machine Lubricant Analysis (Level 1 ISO 18436-4, I) – desirable
• Strong experience in analysing condition monitoring data and presenting findings
• Ability to configure software and create asset routes for data collection
• Confident communicator, capable of translating technical findings into practical actions
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Experience:

• Lubrication specification and condition-based recommendations
• Engineering experience in an operational or maintenance environment
• Ability to lead or support technical discussions with cross-functional teams

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £51,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Excellent health and wellbeing benefits, including physiotherapy, counselling and annual health checks
• Lifestyle perks such as shopping discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and life assurance
• Career development in a large, supportive and future-focused organisation

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to work on critical infrastructure, supporting the shift toward a modern, condition-based maintenance model. If you're a technically strong, proactive engineer looking to make a meaningful impact while progressing your career, this role could be your next move.