Reliability and Compliance Manager

Humdinger; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector is seeking a Reliability and Compliance Manager to optimize equipment and processes at their Bromborough site. This full-time role involves data analysis, compliance assurance, and fostering continuous improvement to enhance operational standards.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension with 4% Employer Contributions

Health Care Cash Plan

Family friendly policies

Monthly employee recognition scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven background in reliability and compliance required.
• Full UK driving licence needed.
• Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance regimes for all assets.
• Analyse equipment failure data and conduct root cause analyses.
• Ensure critical spares are available and maintain compliance.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

IT Skills

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Overview

Reliability and Compliance Manager (Engineering)

Humdinger, Bromborough CH62 3RD

Humdinger is seeking a skilled Reliability and Compliance Manager to lead the charge in optimising equipment and processes at our Bromborough site. This vital role focuses on increasing equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency while ensuring all compliance requirements are met. By analysing data, identifying issues, and implementing innovative solutions, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving equipment and operational standards across the site.

Position type: Permanent, full time

Hours: 37.5 per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance regimes for all assets, with detailed job instructions and resources.
• Analyse equipment failure data, identify patterns, and conduct root cause analyses to prevent issues.
• Introduce and refine procedures to monitor and test equipment performance and reliability.
• Enhance the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify tasks suitable for autonomous maintenance by the operations team and develop SOPs.
• Ensure critical spares are available for all assets and maintain an up-to-date technical library.
• Organise and manage compliance requirements to ensure legal and regulatory adherence.
• Support and lead continuous improvement and development projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee safe systems of work for engineering tasks and contribute to site health and safety initiatives.
• Manage contractor control processes and maintain non-production assets as needed.

Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or relevant qualifications.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Proven background in reliability and compliance.
• Proficient in IT and computer systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills and a “can-do” attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience in the food industry.
• Dual-skilled with 17th/18th Edition qualifications.
• Background in Lean, TPM, or RCM.
• Experience in writing SOPs and Safe Systems of Work.
• H&S qualifications.
• Root cause analysis expertise.
• Project management experience.

Rewards Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Health Care Cash Plan viaPaycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover),along with access toPaycarePerks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme(subject to meeting minimum criteria).
• Family friendly policies such as Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum.
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme.
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’.
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards.
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships).

About Us

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, Humzingers, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!

Application & Interview Process

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to interview, which may be one or two stages and could include a factory tour.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.