3x Lead Reliability Engineer - Kent, Hampshire and Sussex

TN United Kingdom; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking three Lead Reliability Engineers to spearhead reliability initiatives across Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. This exciting opportunity involves leading teams, implementing strategies for asset maintenance, and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will play a pivotal role in transitioning from reactive to planned maintenance, developing a reliability-centered maintenance team. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, a background in reliability engineering, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join this innovative firm and contribute to enhancing asset reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills in reliability engineering.
• Experience in asset maintenance and reliability-focused strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage reliability teams to ensure high standards of asset maintenance.
• Analyze asset performance data to inform reliability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability Engineering

Asset Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Tools

RCM

FMECA

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3x Lead Reliability Engineer - Kent, Hampshire and Sussex, Ashford

Client: Southern Water

Location: Ashford, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: bce0c300e260

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 26/05/2025

Position: Lead Reliability Engineer - 3 positions available

Locations: Hampshire, Sussex, Kent

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 offices/sites and remote work)

Driving License: Essential

Permanent/FTC: Permanent

Hours: 37 hrs, Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £63K, depending on skills and experience

We are recruiting for three Lead Reliability Engineers to lead and manage reliability teams in Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire. The role involves creating and implementing strategies to ensure high standards of asset maintenance, aiming to increase reliability and reduce downtime.

You will manage up to four direct reports, coaching and developing team members with relevant training in reliability engineering, maintenance techniques, and best practices for sustainable asset management.

Your responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of reliability strategies (RCM, PM, CBM), collaborating with maintenance and operational managers to ensure cost-effective and compliant maintenance, and analyzing asset performance data to inform reliability improvements.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, identify failure patterns and risks, and ensure assets are utilized efficiently throughout their lifecycle. Preparing reports and performance summaries for senior management on reliability initiatives is also key.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership, management skills, and experience in analyzing, designing, operating, maintaining, or managing assets. Knowledge of electrical, ICA, and mechanical assets, as well as familiarity with Reliability Analysis Techniques (RCM, FMECA), and exposure to reliability-focused strategies are essential.

Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills are required. The role supports the transition from reactive to planned maintenance, aiming to develop a reliability-centered maintenance team during the next investment period, AMP 8.

Interested? Why not apply?