Reliability Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is looking for a Reliability Engineer based in Liverpool. This permanent position focuses on enhancing plant reliability through predictive maintenance and thorough root cause analysis. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in chemical environments and a strong engineering background.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Reliability, Maintenance, or Engineering roles in chemical environments.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory standards for chemical plant operations.
• Experience in implementing asset improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive plant reliability improvements through RCA and corrective actions.
• Develop predictive and preventive maintenance strategies to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with teams to optimise asset performance.

Skills

Predictive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Equipment reliability

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

FMEA

RCM

Weibull analysis

Job description

Job Description

PE Global is recruiting a Reliability Engineer for our chemical manufacturing client based in the Liverpool area. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience. This role is an initial 6-month contract.

Responsibilities:

• Drive improvements in plant reliability by identifying recurring equipment issues and implementing root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies across the site to reduce downtime and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to optimise asset performance and extend equipment lifespan.
• Analyse maintenance data and performance trends to identify high-risk failure modes and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop reliability models and support the implementation of Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) practices.
• Ensure compliance with site safety, environmental, and engineering standards in all reliability-focused initiatives.
• Support capital projects with reliability input during design, installation, and commissioning phases.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years' experience working in a Reliability, Maintenance or Engineering role within a chemical, petrochemical, or process plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment reliability, predictive maintenance technologies, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Solid understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements relevant to chemical plant operations.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) and reliability engineering tools such as FMEA, RCM, or Weibull analysis.
• Proven track record of implementing asset improvement projects with measurable outcomes.
• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industrial experience).

Please note PE Global cannot assist with any visa sponsorship. Candidates will need the full right to live and work full time within the UK for at least the next 12 months.