Reliability Engineer

The Weetabix Food Company; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance asset reliability and performance. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of reliability engineering, CMMS, and project management. Key responsibilities include leading maintenance programs, collaborating with various teams, and optimizing asset performance. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Double-matched pension scheme

Increased annual leave with service

Flexible work opportunities

Enhanced leave policies

24/7 counselling service

Access to company products and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure projects, particularly in civil works.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams for adherence to maintenance programs.
• Act as authority for the CMMS, ensuring effective use and data integrity.
• Support projects by embedding reliability fundamentals.
• Champion the Early Equipment Management process.
• Lead development and implementation of Criticality Assessments.
• Guide Root Cause Analysis for recurring technical failures.
• Identify and lead Value Optimisation projects.

Skills

Reliability engineering principles

CMMS usage

Cross-functional project leadership

Job description

About the Role

As a Reliability Engineer at Weetabix, you'll play a key role in protecting and improving our asset care strategy. You'll work closely with production facilities, capital projects, and maintenance teams to boost equipment performance and elevate maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure consistent adherence to maintenance programs and practices across all facilities.
• Act as the subject‑matter authority for the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring effective use, data integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Support capital and non‑capital projects by embedding reliability fundamentals throughout.
• Champion the Early Equipment Management (EEM) process to drive robust design, smooth commissioning, and long‑term asset performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of Criticality Assessments and Risk‑Based Maintenance evaluations to maximise asset performance and mitigate operational risks.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and support teams to guide and facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring technical failures and breakdowns.
• Identify and lead Value Optimisation projects that enhance asset performance, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency through data‑driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure projects, particularly in civil works.
• Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles.
• Proficiency in CMMS usage and data management.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional projects and drive process improvements.

Interview Process

Teams interview followed by a face‑to‑face at our Burton Latimer site.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus (7.5%).
• Double‑matched pension scheme (up to 12%).
• Annual leave: 25 days, increasing with service.
• Flexible work opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatment leave.
• 24/7 counselling service.
• Access to Weetabix products, continued development, and holiday entitlements.

Clo receiving? The closing date: 16th November. We do not advertise fixed salary ranges; compensation is based on skills and experience. Unfortunately, we do not provide for this position.