Reliability Engineer - FMCG Packaging | Manchester

The HEINEKEN Company; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension (double-matched 10%)

32 days' holiday + public holidays

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Free ciders and beers

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Colleague Networks

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the packaging operations team in Manchester. You will define and implement maintenance strategies to meet production schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance and reliability across high-speed lines.

You will lead standard maintenance programs, develop preventative plans, support TPM AM teams, coach operators, and continuously improve maintenance standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with high-speed process/packaging machinery.
• In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance techniques (FMECA, RCM).
• Proven problem-solving skills using LEAN, TPM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to drive change, implement improvements, and work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset maintenance plans to meet performance targets and compliance standards.
• Create long-term maintenance strategies – preventative maintenance – based on asset condition and industry best practice.
• Lead AM (Standard Improvement Teams) to optimize and standardize maintenance plans.
• Manage changes within your area to minimize operational risks (safety, quality, reliability).
• Support TPM AM Teams (quality inspection, Q-points) and coach operations.
• Support breakdown analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
• Drive technical support and coaching for Operators and Shift Maintenance Technicians.
• Execute maintenance standards (HACS) to the highest standard on time and in full, with CI mindset.
• Support unplanned downtime reduction through minor stop analysis.
• Benchmark maintenance strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Build relationships with service providers to drive performance improvements.

Skills

LEAN/CI

Problem solving

Teamwork

Change management

Packaging machinery

Job description

HEINEKEN UK is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join the packaging operations team in Manchester. You will define and implement maintenance strategies to meet production schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive performance and reliability across high-speed lines.

You will lead standard maintenance programs, develop preventative plans, support TPM AM teams, coach operators, and continuously improve maintenance standards.