Packaging Reliability Engineer — Boost Uptime & Maintenance Excellence

The HEINEKEN Company

Hereford

On-site

GBP 43,000 - 52,000

Full time

15 hours ago
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Annual bonus
Double-matched pension
32 days holiday
Life assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Free ciders/beers
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Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company in Hereford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to define and implement maintenance strategies for our packaging lines, ensuring production schedules meet targets and compliance. You will lead maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, TPM and AM teams, and work with shift technicians to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with Monday–Friday shifts and a salary up to £47,285.

Qualifications

  • Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/HNC/HND or degree).
  • Strong experience with high-speed packaging machinery in FMCG.
  • Knowledge of maintenance techniques (FMECA/RCM).
  • LEAN/TPM based problem solving and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to drive change and work across teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and apply asset maintenance plans to hit performance targets.
  • Lead long-term maintenance strategies and preventive maintenance.
  • Manage AM teams to optimize maintenance plans.
  • Minimize operational risks through changes in area scope.
  • Support breakdown analysis and countermeasures with TPM AM teams.
  • Coach operators and shift maintenance technicians for reliability.
  • Ensure maintenance standards (HACS) are met on time and full.
  • Reduce unplanned downtime with analysis and improvements.
  • Benchmark strategies and build relationships with providers.
  • Lead investment proposals to improve reliability and reduce costs.

Skills

Engineer
LEAN
TPM
RCM
Problem-solving

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/HND or degree in engineering

Job description

The HEINEKEN Company in Hereford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to define and implement maintenance strategies for our packaging lines, ensuring production schedules meet targets and compliance. You will lead maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, TPM and AM teams, and work with shift technicians to reduce downtime and improve reliability.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with Monday–Friday shifts and a salary up to £47,285.

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