MAINTENANCE/RELIABILITY ENGINEER (MSE)

ITP Aero Group.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid Working

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Income protection

Cycle to Work

Bonus scheme

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

ITP Aero Group is seeking a Maintenance/Reliability Engineer (MSE) to improve reliability, availability and performance of plant and equipment. You will develop and implement maintenance strategies, perform data-driven reliability improvements, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the Senior Maintenance Manager UK, coordinate with production teams, and manage equipment projects, inspections, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems.
• Experience with RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
• Knowledge of CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM desirable).
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques.
• Experience with Excel (advanced); Power BI or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senior Maintenance Manager UK to meet Manufacturing Services and Group Property goals.
• Coordinate maintenance with production teams and support Health & Safety standards as Responsible Person.
• Manage equipment and site improvement projects; organize planned maintenance; analyze failures.
• Prioritise machine issues; negotiate maintenance schedules; deliver PUWER and inspections; address risk management.
• Work with procurement on cost objectives and secure funding; ensure OEM services.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using 5-Whys, FMEA, or fishbone diagrams; fix root causes.
• Design preventative and predictive maintenance schedules; leverage vibration analysis/thermal imaging to predict failures.
• Track KPIs (MTBF, MTTR) to target expensive or problematic machinery.
• Utilize CMMS (SAP/Maximo or similar) to log work orders and parts; maintain equipment history.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

RCA

FMEA

RCM

Condition monitoring

Excel (advanced)

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Electrical)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

IAM/Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

CMMS/EAM systems

Job description

MAINTENANCE/RELIABILITY ENGINEER

(MSE)

To improve the reliability, availability, and performance of plant and equipment through the development and implementation of effective maintenance strategies, data-driven reliability improvements, and compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.

Your main responsibilities / What you will do:

• Collaborate with the Senior Maintenance Manager UK to achieve Manufacturing Services and Group Property goals.
• Coordinate maintenance with production teams and support Health & Safety Standards as Responsible Person when needed.
• Manage equipment and site improvement projects, organize planned maintenance, and analyze failures with skilled engineers.
• Prioritise machine issues, negotiate maintenance schedules, deliver programs such as PUWER and engineering inspections, and address risk management.
• Work with procurement on cost objectives and senior management on funding plans. Ensure OEMs provide required services.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Investigating equipment breakdowns using methodologies like 5-Whys, FMEA, or fishbone diagrams to identify and fix the underlying source of a problem.
• Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM): Designing maintenance schedules and leveraging technologies (such as vibration analysis or thermal imaging) to predict failures before they happen.
• Data Analysis & Loss Elimination: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to target the most expensive or problematic machinery.
• CMMS Management: Utilizing Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (such as SAP, Maximo, or similar platforms) to track work orders, log equipment history, and source spare parts.
• Training provided as necessary.

Who we are looking for:

Technical

• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Expertise in reliability engineering tools (RCA, FMEA, RCM)
• Experience with CMMS/EAM systems (SAP PM desirable)
• Knowledge of condition monitoring techniques

Analytical

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capability
• Ability to interpret trends and performance metrics
• Experience with Excel (advanced); Power BI or similar desirable

Behavioural

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Proactive and results-focused mindset

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 Vocational Qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• Proven experience in a maintenance/reliability engineering role
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
• Managing Contractors
• Experience of plant and equipment Relocation.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards
• IAM, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), or equivalent
• NEBOSH / IOSH certification
• Experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, nuclear, oil & gas)
• Project Management Skills

Additional Information

• Occasional out-of-hours support may be required
• Involvement in site shutdowns and critical maintenance activities

Why should you choose this position?

Due to its position as a leading aerospace manufacturer operating in a highly regulated, technology-driven environment where engineering excellence is critical. The role provides the opportunity to work on complex, high-value assets where reliability, safety, and precision are paramount.

ITP Aero offers a strong platform for applying advanced maintenance and reliability practices, including data-driven decision-making, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement methodologies such as TPM and RCM. This enables engineers to move beyond reactive maintenance and deliver measurable improvements in asset performance and operational efficiency.

Additionally, the organisation’s focus on innovation, investment in technology, and commitment to safety and quality makes it an attractive environment for engineers seeking both technical challenge and professional growth. The role also offers exposure to large-scale operations and strategic asset management, supporting long-term career development within a globally recognised aerospace business.

Who will I work with?

• Manufacturing Services Team
• Factory Design and Layout Team
• Laboratory Team
• HS&E Team
• Procurement Team
• Operational Team

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of 5 fixed days).
• 6 Leisure days – Accrued through working an additional hour per week in addition to your contracted hours.
• ITP Aero Group Personal Pension Scheme – Salary Sacrifice pension contributions increase with length of service to a maximum company contribution of 12% after 3 years of service.
• You will have the option to contribute more to your pension through salary sacrifice Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC’s).
• Hybrid Working (dependant on role).
• Life Assurance – 6x salary to your nominated beneficiary(s).
• Income Protection - In the event of long term sickness.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Sick Pay.
• Enhanced Pay for Maternity and Paternity (in line with statutory service dates).
• Additional Leave for Marriage, Moving House and Dependant leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to 24/7 GP.
• Earn vouchers through healthy living.
• Paid Professional Membership.
• Bonus Scheme applicable to role.
• Opportunity for growth and internal promotion.

Deadline for submitting applications

The application period will be open until Friday, 18th Sept 2026.