Reliability Engineer

Energy Jobline AZ; Rugby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rugby is seeking a Reliability Technician to enhance equipment reliability through predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. The role involves collaborating with a diverse team, ensuring safety compliance, and managing maintenance plans. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of reliability principles and relevant qualifications. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment await the right candidate.

Benefits

Company Van

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Family Rights Policies

Employee Assistance Helpline

Reward Website Discounts

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety practices in engineering settings.
• Experience in heavy engineering industries.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of a safe physical environment across multiple locations.
• Develop and maintain predictive and preventive maintenance plans.
• Manage small capital projects within budget constraints.

Skills

Condition Monitoring

Reliability Principles

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Engineering Qualifications

Tools

Vibration Analysis

Thermography

Ultrasound

NDT

Job description

Reliability Technician – Mechanical

Location: Rugby, Warwickshire

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Friday finish at 3:30 PM)

Salary: Up to £45,195k

Benefits: Excellent benefits

Job Role

To assist the Conformance & Reliability Supervisor in providing a detailed programme of all predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to support all business and statutory requirements. The aim is to increase equipment reliability while meeting safety, health, environment, production, quality, and financial targets.

• Predictive Maintenance Strategy: Includes vibration analysis, oil analysis, thermography, wear monitoring, and more.
• Preventive Maintenance Strategy: Covers lubrication, routine component replacement, and routine running checks.
• Utilise information from RCA and FMEA processes to identify improvement areas, generate solutions, and implement within the R&M budget.
• Support safe operations and environmental compliance to achieve zero accidents, based on UK legislation and policies.

Job Responsibilities

1. Support the creation of a safe physical environment across Rugby, Kensworth, & Southam by integrating safety into all maintenance processes, aiming for zero harm.
2. Promote a safety-conscious culture within the reliability team and among contractors and visitors.
3. Contribute to the reliability maintenance team and assist in developing plant maintenance strategies.
4. Develop and maintain short- and long-term predictive and preventive maintenance plans, considering internal and external environmental changes.
5. Respond to unforeseen events to optimise daily plant performance.
6. Assist with repairs identified through reliability techniques like vibration and oil analysis.
7. Produce reports and analysis to inform maintenance management decisions.
8. Support the annual plant shutdown to optimise safety and efficiency.
9. Operate within budget constraints, offering cost-effective solutions for reliability issues.
10. Manage small capital projects, ensuring adherence to budget:**
11. Maintain high standards in predictive/ preventive routines and document all work for archiving.
12. Build strong, long-term relationships with area coordinators.

Candidate Attributes Required

• Strong understanding and passion for condition monitoring and reliability principles (predictive and preventive maintenance), including vibration analysis, tribology, thermography, ultrasound, NDT.
• Ability to work in a team of mechanical, electrical, and reliability technicians; communicate effectively with supervisors, engineers, and managers.
• Open-minded with a holistic approach to problem-solving—collect, interpret, and act upon machine data to identify and fix faults.

Experience / Qualifications Required

• Knowledge of health and safety practices in engineering settings, including relevant regulations.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; alternative qualifications in other engineering disciplines complemented by experience with mechanical equipment.
• Experience in heavy engineering industries; willing to get hands dirty.

Benefits

• Allocation of Company Van
• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family rights policies
• Access to Employee Assistance helpline (free & confidential)
• Access to Reward website discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Training and development opportunities

Apply today for more information.