Mechanical Reliability Engineer

NORIT Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in activated carbon production is seeking a Mechanical Reliability Engineer in Glasgow. This role involves implementing maintenance procedures, statistical analysis, and collaborating with various departments to enhance plant reliability. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in maintenance, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Health insurance

25+4 holidays

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in maintenance and reliability roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• A willingness to embrace change and contribute to continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Designing and participating in critical equipment inspections.
• Analyzing critical equipment damage and evaluating repair options.
• Maintaining good working conditions and safety standards.

Skills

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

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Mechanical Reliability Engineer, Glasgow

Client:

NORIT Activated Carbon

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

Job Description:

Are you experienced in manufacturing maintenance and looking to develop your career in the reliability area?

As a Reliability Engineer, you will be a key member of the maintenance department, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods, and best practices. Your responsibilities include investigating incidents, signaling trends using statistical analysis, coordinating mechanical inspections, and developing maintenance concepts for maintenance execution across the department. You will work closely with the Maintenance Planner using the CMMS system on site. You will be responsible for the long-term preventative maintenance program, including mechanical and electrical maintenance, and modification work on the factory, from inspection programs or improvement projects planned by the Maintenance Planner, ensuring they meet technical standards.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of experience in maintenance and reliability roles in a manufacturing environment.
• Education: Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Reliability Centered Maintenance, Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and fault finding.
• A willingness to embrace change and contribute to continuous improvements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and participating in critical equipment inspections.
• Analyzing critical equipment damage and evaluating repair options.
• Maintaining good working conditions and safety standards.
• Analyzing critical plant assets and ensuring appropriate inspection procedures.
• Improving and updating the preventive maintenance program, focusing on inspection and lubrication, to ensure quality service.
• Coordinating with other departments to facilitate inspections, condition monitoring, and improvement projects.
• Leading the implementation of Root Cause Analysis techniques.
• Assisting in budget preparation and supporting improvement and CAPEX projects, ensuring compliance with financial, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Collaborating with the Maintenance Supervisor for major shutdown planning.
• Assisting the Maintenance Planner with tools, materials, and equipment planning for preventive maintenance.
• Training subordinates based on gap analysis.
• Monitoring mechanical installation, repair, and maintenance works to ensure standards are met.
• Preparing reports for the Maintenance Manager.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, healthcare, and 25+4 holidays. Our work environment is supportive, dynamic, and down-to-earth, with a flat organizational structure that values ownership and initiative. We support employee development through on-the-job learning, training, and courses.

About NORIT Activated Carbon

NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader producing various qualities of activated carbon in powder and granular forms. Our mission is to be the customer's #1 choice for added-value activated carbon solutions across energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, automotive, and other industrial markets. We supply a broad portfolio of materials, expertise, services, and technologies.

We have a global presence with manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, and a Global Business Service center in Riga.