Reliability Engineer

Astute People; Knaresborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy from Waste company is seeking a Reliability Engineer in North Yorkshire. The role includes investigating failures, collaborating on maintenance improvements, and supporting asset lifecycle enhancements. The starting salary ranges from £60,000 to £70,000, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

8% pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Company car allowance of £493 per month

Qualifications

• Proven experience in reliability or maintenance engineering within asset-heavy sectors.
• Hands-on use of CMMS systems to support data-driven decision-making.
• Degree in relevant engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Investigate recurring failures using reliability tools.
• Collaborate to enhance preventative maintenance.
• Support engineering compliance and deliver asset improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IET, or similar)

Tools

CMMS systems

Engineering analytics tools

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit a Reliability Engineer for its site in Allerton, North Yorkshire.

The Reliability Engineer role comes with a starting salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 + car allowance of £493 per month and other benefits.

If you're a Reliability Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, sustainability, and innovation at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Account Director, you will:

• Investigate recurring failures and prevent breakdowns using reliability tools such as RCM, FMEA, and RCA.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance preventative maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Support engineering compliance and deliver asset lifecycle improvements.
• Contribute technical insight to capital projects and investment cases.
• Work closely with operational, maintenance, and engineering teams across the Thalia group to ensure assets operate efficiently and reliably.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (IMechE, IET, or similar).
• Proven experience in reliability or maintenance engineering within asset-heavy sectors such as waste, energy, manufacturing, or utilities.
• Hands-on use of CMMS systems and engineering analytics to support data-driven decision-making.

Personal skills

The Reliability Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Analytical and methodical, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Proactive and collaborative, with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Passionate about engineering reliability and sustainability.

Salary and benefits

Starting salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 dependant on experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including 8% pension contribution, private medical insurance, company car allowance of £493 per month and more. Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful