Reliability Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Buxton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cement industry is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance plant reliability and maintenance. This role involves managing a team, ensuring effective maintenance practices, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic workplace committed to inclusivity and career development.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Access to retail discounts

Employee Assistance helpline

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industry maintenance or reliability environment.
• Experience with industrial plant condition monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate the Reliability team.
• Ensure condition monitoring activities are completed.
• Lead plant reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Knowledge

Education

Mechanical HNC/HND

Tools

Preventative Maintenance Tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Reliability Engineer looking for your next venture?

We are recruiting a new team member at our Tunstead site in Buxton, Derbyshire. At Tarmac, it's not just about what you do, but who you are. If you take pride in a job well done, thrive on collaboration, and are driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you. We are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive workplace where every background, voice, and idea is welcomed. If you're looking for a role that values your individuality and ambition, read on...

What You'll Be Doing

Reporting to the Head of Mechanical, the successful Reliability Engineer will have three direct reports: two Mechanical Inspectors and a Lubrication Technician. This role is vital to the success of the plant's reliability by ensuring effective preventative maintenance plans and robust inspection schedules are in place, alongside investigating and resolving plant reliability issues.

The Reliability Engineer will help deliver continuous improvement in safety, equipment reliability, and overall R&M costs of the Cement Plant, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing and motivating the Reliability team to ensure coordination between departments and plant priorities.
2. Ensuring all condition monitoring activities are completed as per the inspection schedule to assess equipment condition and risks.
3. Applying preventative and predictive maintenance practices monitored by specific KPIs.
4. Leading plant reliability improvement projects for operational benefits.
5. Ensuring all plant risks are identified and addressed.
6. Researching and presenting new technologies that could improve plant uptime.
7. Contributing to the continuous improvement of the plant CMMS system.
8. Assisting with WTA Shutdowns when required.

What We're Looking For

Ideally, you will:

• Have a minimum qualification of a Mechanical HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Have experience in a heavy industry maintenance or reliability environment; experience in a cement environment is a bonus.
• Have experience with industrial plant condition monitoring.
• Possess problem-solving skills, especially Root Cause Analysis.
• Have technical knowledge of preventative maintenance tools.

Why Tarmac

We offer extensive career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to retail discounts and holidays through the Tarmac Reward website
• Employee Assistance helpline for free, confidential advice
• Participation in Employee Communities (e.g., REACH, Cultural Heritage, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Voice, Menopause)
• Training and development opportunities

Interested? Click here to find out more. Are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all community sectors. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

Note: We sometimes advance the application deadline due to high application volumes. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.