Reliability Engineer — Drive Equipment Uptime & Innovation

Weetabix; Kettering; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 12%)

25 days annual leave

Annual salary review

Healthcare plan

Discounted Weetabix products

Flexible work opportunities

Job summary

Weetabix is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment. You will analyse data, optimise maintenance plans and work with Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to prevent issues and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasises CMMS governance, KPI-driven improvements and the introduction of new factory technologies. A strong background in reliability methodologies is essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of equipment performance, failure analysis and asset lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of maintenance approaches such as Root Cause Analysis, Condition-Based Monitoring, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, Reliability-Centred Maintenance and Criticality Assessments.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management System

Responsibilities

• Improve and standardise maintenance programme.
• Act as a point of expertise for the CMMS, ensuring data accuracy and reporting.
• Use maintenance data and KPIs to identify trends and opportunities to improve asset reliability and maintenance performance.
• Support the introduction of new factory technology, including CBM.
• Provide reliability expertise for engineering projects, ensuring safety and performance.
• Facilitate Criticality Assessments and Risk-Based Maintenance (FMEA/RCM).
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Drive improvement opportunities that increase equipment performance and reduce maintenance costs.
• Ensure maintenance and reliability activities meet engineering standards and statutory requirements.

Skills

Equipment performance understanding

Failure analysis

Asset lifecycle management

Root Cause Analysis

Reliability improvements

Tools

CMMS

Early Equipment Management

Data analysis

Job description

Weetabix is seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve the reliability of manufacturing equipment. You will analyse data, optimise maintenance plans and work with Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to prevent issues and ensure safe, efficient operation.

The role emphasises CMMS governance, KPI-driven improvements and the introduction of new factory technologies. A strong background in reliability methodologies is essential.