Process Reliability Engineer - Wastewater

Adecco; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Process Reliability Engineer in Hampshire to enhance asset reliability and minimize downtime in wastewater operations. The role involves implementing Reliability-Centred Maintenance strategies and conducting reliability studies. Candidates should have strong knowledge of FMECA and RCA and possess excellent organisational skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, balancing remote work with on-site duties, and a salary package of up to £50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of FMECA, RCA, and Reliability Block Diagrams.
• Proven experience in asset analysis, operation, and maintenance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Logical, analytical mindset with robust planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Monitor and optimise maintenance plans using asset performance data.
• Conduct reliability studies, including FMECA and RCA.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for reliability strategies.

Skills

FMECA

RCA

Reliability Block Diagrams

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Education

Industrial qualification or significant experience in Process Engineering

Job description

Process Reliability Engineer - Wastewater

Location: Hampshire (Hybrid - 2-3 days WFH, 2-3 days on-site or office-based)

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Up to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Closes: Jan 19th 2026

About the Role

We're looking for a Process Reliability Engineer to join our team in Hampshire. This role focuses on enhancing asset reliability and minimising downtime across our wastewater operations. You'll play a key part in shifting our maintenance strategy from reactive to proactive, supporting the delivery of our AMP 8 investment programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) strategies to maximise asset performance.
• Monitor and optimise maintenance plans using asset performance data, surveillance, and KPI trends.
• Conduct reliability studies, including FMECA (Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis) and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Apply industry standards and best practices in asset engineering.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for reliability strategies, maintenance procedures, failure analysis, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in asset reliability.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FMECA, RCA, and Reliability Block Diagrams.
• Proven experience in asset analysis, operation, and maintenance.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.
• Industrial qualification or significant experience in Process Engineering.
• Logical, analytical mindset with robust planning capabilities.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Background in wastewater operations, including equipment and process knowledge.
• Experience delivering reliability improvements within regulated environments.

Package & Working Pattern

Full-time, Monday to Friday (37 hours per week). Southern Water offers a hybrid working model, combining home working with travel to Hampshire sites.