Reliability Engineer

Our client specialises in the production of a number of bakery products. Through their exceptionally high quality and standards, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

As a Reliability Lead, you will play a key role within the engineering leadership team, driving improvements in asset performance and maintenance strategy. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will lead initiatives to enhance machinery reliability, reduce downtime, and implement continuous improvement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives across site
• Review and optimise PPM schedules and maintenance strategies
• Analyse asset performance to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Investigate root causes of recurring breakdowns and implement solutions
• Drive reduction in downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness
• Support engineering teams with fault finding and technical problem solving
• Introduce preventative and predictive maintenance techniques
• Promote and embed a continuous improvement and Lean culture
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve operational performance

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in a reliability or senior maintenance role
• Strong background within fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience improving maintenance strategies and asset performance
• Ability to analyse issues quickly and implement effective solutions
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques
• Experience working cross-functionally within engineering and production teams

Benefits Include:

• Competitive annual leave with flexibility to support work-life balance
• Pension scheme options
• Health and wellbeing support, including digital GP access and health checks
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts, cashback, and savings
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

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

• Competitive annual leave with flexibility to support work-life balance
• Pension scheme options
• Health and wellbeing support, including digital GP access and health checks
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts, cashback, and savings
• Opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment