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McCain; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Reliability Lead to enhance plant performance in Hartford, UK. This role involves data analysis for predictive maintenance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety compliance throughout operations. The ideal candidate will have expertise in reliability engineering, analytical problem-solving using Power BI and SAP, and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to innovation and operational excellence in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical mindset with hands-on experience using Power BI and SAP.
• Proven expertise in root-cause analysis and reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to implement effective maintenance procedures.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and best practices.
• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance data to uncover trends.
• Lead condition monitoring programs using predictive tools.
• Evolve maintenance procedures to boost uptime.
• Identify optimization opportunities and lead improvement projects.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Champion safety and compliance in the work environment.
• Shape a culture of reliability and continuous improvement towards zero engineering contamination.

Skills

Data Analysis

Problem-Solving

Root-Cause Analysis

Maintenance Optimisation

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Reliability Lead – McCain Foods

Location: Cambridge, UK | Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We invite you to join a passionate team focused on driving unstoppable plant performance, maximizing uptime, slashing maintenance costs, and elevating food safety standards. As Reliability Lead, you will keep manufacturing assets running at full throttle, moving McCain from reactive fixes to predictive, data‑driven maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Problem‑Solving: Dive into equipment performance data, uncover trends, and lead root‑cause analyses. Turn insights from Power BI and SAP into reliability improvements and smart decision‑making.
• Condition Monitoring: Champion condition monitoring programs; use vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, and other predictive tools. Keep oil sampling on track and act on recommendations to safeguard equipment health.
• Maintenance Optimisation: Evolve maintenance procedures to boost uptime. Refine schedules based on real asset performance and introduce next‑generation reliability technologies.
• Continuous Improvement & Training: Identify optimisation opportunities, lead targeted improvement projects, and deliver training that strengthens reliability expertise.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with production and site teams to troubleshoot issues and keep performance on track. Work with OEMs and contractors to align support with site reliability ambitions.
• Safety & Compliance: Champion safety at every turn, upholding company policies and creating a work environment where responsibility and wellbeing come first.
• GB Reliability Vision: Champion the vision to achieve zero engineering contamination by 2030 and shape a culture of reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Exceptional analytical mindset with hands‑on experience using Power BI and SAP.
• Proven expertise in root‑cause analysis and reliability engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective maintenance procedures that enhance reliability and minimise downtime.
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills; ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations and asset‑management best practices.
• Strong commitment to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

McCain is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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