Reliability Manager

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK biscuit manufacturer seeks a Reliability Engineer to enhance asset performance and drive maintenance initiatives. The role involves implementing condition-based maintenance programs, leading loss analysis, and collaborating with teams to improve efficiency and safety. Join a diverse team committed to innovation and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with bakery processing equipment and reliability engineering principles.
• Food safety or hygiene qualification, e.g., IOSH.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement condition-based maintenance programs using advanced technologies.
• Lead deep dive loss analysis initiatives to improve equipment reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and training to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Education

BEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems (SHIRE)

Vibration Analysis

Thermography

Oil Analysis

Ultrasound

Job description

Date: May 5, 2025

Location:

Cwmbran, GB

Place of Work: On-Site

Company Description

Who are we?

We are FBC UK, part of Fox's Burton's Companies! We bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we'll leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was formed by the merger of two of the top UK biscuit manufacturers, Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits, creating a unique, integrated company.

Our iconic brands include Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodgers, and Rocky, among others. We supply major UK retailers and household names, baking at eight bakeries across the UK, including Isle of Arran, Livingston, Blackpool, Llantarnam, Edinburgh, Kirkham, Batley, Dorset, and our HQ in St Albans. We employ approximately 4,000 colleagues.

Currently the second-largest biscuit manufacturer in the UK, we aim to become the market leader.

We believe our people are the key ingredient to our success, bringing passion and innovation to our brands. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all.

We offer various learning opportunities to support professional and personal growth, encouraging our colleagues to learn from each other and thrive.

Our colleagues are what make us special. We promote authenticity, entrepreneurial spirit, and mutual support to meet our business goals.

About The Role

Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, you will lead asset reliability initiatives, focusing on eliminating losses, reducing costs, and maximizing machine availability for production. Your role involves embedding proactive maintenance, driving data-driven decisions, and improving asset performance to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and implement condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs using advanced technologies like vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and ultrasound.
• Standardize maintenance planning and scheduling to optimize resource use, reduce unplanned downtime, and improve efficiency.
• Lead deep dive loss analysis initiatives to drive improvements in equipment reliability and OEE using modern techniques.
• Conduct FMECA, RCA, Criticality Assessments, and RCM to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Optimize equipment PM schedules to reduce failure dispersion.
• Collaborate with site teams to align on reliability priorities and integrate CBM insights into maintenance activities.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and support to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Present progress reports, lead improvement projects, and develop strategies to enhance KPIs.
• Support departmental budgeting in line with strategic goals.

Key Qualifications

• BEng/MSc or HND in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• Food safety or hygiene qualification, e.g., IOSH
• Qualifications in Continuous Improvement, e.g., Lean Six Sigma
• Experience with bakery processing equipment and reliability engineering principles
• Expertise in deploying CBM technologies like vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound
• Skills in engineering planning, scheduling, and managing CMMS systems (SHIRE), including contract stores management

Diversity Statement

FBC UK is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities. We believe diversity enhances our work environment, making it more innovative and rewarding.