Mechanical Reliability Engineer — 18-Month Fixed-Term

Resourcing Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 completion bonus

Enhanced company pension

Holiday allowance

Onsite facilities (gym and canteen)

Job summary

Resourcing Group is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer for an 18-month fixed-term contract near Maidstone. The role focuses on improving asset reliability, maintenance strategy development, and driving continuous improvement in a complex plant.

The engineer will lead preventive/predictive maintenance, RCFA investigations, and condition monitoring while collaborating with Engineering and Operations to

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as Mechanical Engineer/Reliability Engineer in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of preventative/predictive maintenance techniques.
• Experience leading RCFA, FMEA or structured problem-solving.
• Familiarity with vibration analysis, lubrication management, oil analysis or thermal imaging.
• Experience with SAP PM or CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise preventive/predictive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Lead RCFA investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Step in for plant Mechanical Engineer when needed.
• Coordinate condition monitoring activities (vibration, oil, thermal imaging).
• Ensure accurate maintenance schedules, parts, and BOMs with planning teams.
• Deliver reliability improvements to maximise plant availability and safety.
• Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

RCFA

FMEA

Condition monitoring

Vibration analysis

Lubrication management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Job description

Resourcing Group is partnering with a leading international manufacturing organisation to recruit an experienced Mechanical Reliability Engineer for an 18-month fixed-term contract near Maidstone. The role focuses on improving asset reliability, maintenance strategy development, and driving continuous improvement in a complex plant.

The engineer will lead preventive/predictive maintenance, RCFA investigations, and condition monitoring while collaborating with Engineering and Operations to