Reliability Engineer: CMMS-Driven Asset Performance

Forterra Building Products; Coalville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forterra Building Products in Desford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve asset reliability, availability and performance at the Desford site using robust maintenance strategies and data analysis.

You will lead CMMS integration, conduct RCA, FMEA, and support CAPEX handover with cross-functional teams, delivering risk-based improvements while maintaining safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing or maintenance engineering.
• Minimum three years' experience in reliability/maintenance in manufacturing.
• Full UK driving licence; willingness to visit sites.
• Experience implementing or improving CMMS.
• Experience auditing PPM and CBM programmes.
• Strong RCA, FMEA and FMECA knowledge.
• Ability to translate data into priorities and reports.
• Able to influence stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMMS integration including asset hierarchies and maintenance history.
• Audit PPM tasks for content and frequency.
• Develop CBM and predictive maintenance routines with clear criteria.
• Lead RCA for significant failures with sustainable actions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports for Engineering Manager.
• Embed reliability requirements into CAPEX plans and handovers.

Skills

Root cause analysis

FMEA/FMECA

Data interpretation

Stakeholder management

CMMS knowledge

Education

Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/HNC/HND/degree)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Forterra Building Products in Desford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve asset reliability, availability and performance at the Desford site using robust maintenance strategies and data analysis.

You will lead CMMS integration, conduct RCA, FMEA, and support CAPEX handover with cross-functional teams, delivering risk-based improvements while maintaining safety and compliance.