Reliability Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Christmas & BHs

Pension scheme up to 9%

Enhanced parental leave

Private Medical Insurance

Sick pay

Life insurance 5× salary

Subsidised staff canteen

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment advertises a Reliability Engineer role in Northumberland with a salary up to £46,500. The role focuses on applying reliability methods to improve asset performance and maintenance systems, with data-driven insights and lifecycle planning.

The position requires an engineering qualification and experience with CMMS (SAP PM, Fiix), plus knowledge of preventive, predictive, and RCM maintenance strategies. 35.5 hours per week with Friday early finish.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent required.
• Proficiency with CMMS software such as SAP PM or Fiix.
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).

Responsibilities

• Apply reliability engineering methodologies to improve asset performance and maintenance systems.
• Gather, interpret and evaluate equipment performance data to identify failure patterns.
• Produce clear reports outlining reliability insights, trends and recommendations.
• Develop and refine planned and predictive maintenance programmes to ensure plant availability.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to increase overall equipment effectiveness.
• Take ownership of reliability-focused projects and ensure delivery to completion.
• Maintain asset records including criticality assessments and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Reliability engineering

CMMS usage

Maintenance strategies

Electrical & mechanical systems

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP PM

Fiix

Job description

Reliability Engineer

Location: Northumberland

Salary: Up to £46,500

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays

Day-to-day of the role:

• Apply a range of reliability engineering methodologies and tools to improve asset performance, including maintenance systems, risk-based approaches, and failure analysis techniques.
• Gather, interpret, and evaluate equipment performance data to identify failure patterns and support reliability improvements.
• Produce clear reports outlining reliability insights, trends, and practical recommendations to enhance performance.
• Develop and refine planned and predictive maintenance programmes to ensure consistent plant availability.
• Drive continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness and operational performance.
• Take ownership of reliability-focused projects, ensuring delivery through to completion.
• Maintain accurate asset records, including equipment criticality assessments and long-term lifecycle planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree, NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Fiix).
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
• Appreciation of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility operations.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay based on length of service.
• Life insurance at 5× annual salary.
• Subsidised staff canteen.