Reliability Engineer

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Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.

We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.

If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.

For more information, please review:

Thermo Fisher’s press release

Astorg press release

In the role of Reliability Engineer / Maintenance Improvement Engineer, you will own the continuous improvement program within the site engineering team, along with being responsible for compliance with both EHS & Quality for site, company & legislative systems.

You will be a part of the Basingstoke Production Leadership team and will drive improvements in performance, to deliver superior customer service, safely and compliantly.

Your key responsibilities will include:

EHS

Identifying, developing and implementing safety processes and systems to meet site, corporate and regulatory requirements including PSSR2000, LOLER1998, PUWER1998, CDM2015

Ensure that Safe Systems of Work are In Place and promote safe working through coaching staff and the use of hazard observation system

Quality

Overall management and co-ordination of departmental compliance including investigating non-conformances / deviations, CAPA and audit findings (internal and external)

Investigation of deviations and non-conformances 

Quantify, escalate and mitigate risks in a timely manner.

Customer Service

Management and co-ordination of site/department shutdowns – engaging with site planning team and stakeholders to ensure downtime is pre-booked and business impact is minimised. 

Ownership of actions as part of daily tier process where performance is not at the expected level.

Demonstrate the use of appropriate problem-solving tools (Root Cause Counter Measure) working collaboratively with engineering teams, peer group & wider site.

Develop and sustain a planned maintenance program appropriate to the site needs

Management and ownership of engineering root cause counter-measure programme moving towards a zero repeat breakdown culture.

Cost

Identify waste in maintenance systems and processes, implementing corrective actions to eliminate.

People

Practical Performance Improvement culture (PPI) fully in place and promoted, problem solving (RCCM) and Kaizen activities to deliver resolution to worthy business problems.

Working effectively with your peer group to ensure process improvements are introduced safely and compliantly, demonstrating value in the eyes of your customer.

Deputise for Site Engineering Manager where required

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience working in an engineering role within a heavily regulated manufacturing setting – such as pharmaceutical, medical devices, FMCG, food production, oil and gas, aviation etc.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with experience of practical application of LEAN manufacturing tools and techniques, within a production environment
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and its practical application in the workplace
• IOSH qualification
• Degree or qualifications in Engineering