Reliability Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Reliability Engineer to join a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation in Barnsley.

This is a key engineering role focused on improving asset reliability, preventative maintenance and equipment performance, while supporting the wider engineering and manufacturing teams to maximise plant availability and efficiency.

The Role

* Develop and optimise preventative and proactive maintenance programmes

* Improve the reliability of electrical, mechanical and automated equipment

* Analyse equipment performance, recurring failures and breakdown trends

* Lead escalation of complex breakdowns and liaise with OEMs

* Improve asset care and maintenance strategies

* Support maintenance planning, machine overhauls and equipment upgrades

* Develop maintenance procedures and technical documentation

* Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and engineering problem solving

* Support CAPEX projects and equipment obsolescence planning

* Improve machine availability, reliability, efficiency and engineering KPIs

* Work closely with Engineering and Production to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

* Apprentice trained or qualified within Electrical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering

* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance

* Experience working with automated manufacturing/process equipment

* Strong understanding of PPM, preventative maintenance and asset care

* Experience with RCA, fault finding and problem-solving techniques

* Knowledge of OEM maintenance and asset care recommendations

* Experience planning machine overhauls, upgrades or engineering improvements

* Strong analytical and organisational skills

* Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment

* Food/FMCG manufacturing experience would be advantageous

This role would suit an experienced Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Care Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to move into a reliability-focused position
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed