Reliability Engineer in Runcorn, Cheshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading kitchen supplier in Runcorn is seeking a Reliability Engineer to support maintenance excellence and drive improvements in equipment reliability. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical/mechanical background and experience in high-speed manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme with company contribution

Free daily meal at on-site canteen

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Time-served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing industry is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and environmental requirements is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Health & Safety into daily work.
• Assist in implementing maintenance excellence strategies.
• Collaborate with Planning team to achieve objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Planning and organisation

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

SAP-based store systems

Job description

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, with over 900 depots across the UK and Europe. We employ more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals and are committed to building a future of world‑class service, innovation and sustainability.

Reliability Engineer – Runcorn, Cheshire

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

Reporting to: Maintenance Manager

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Why join Howdens as a Reliability Engineer

• Be part of a team driving group systems, standards and reliability.
• Be at the forefront of supporting manufacturing processes to achieve maintenance excellence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent opportunities to progress.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%).
• Free daily meal at on‑site canteen.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year and the opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events.

What will you be doing as a Reliability Engineer

• Integrate Health & Safety into daily work and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Assist in implementing the maintenance excellence strategy, focusing on driving improvements in equipment reliability and availability, and leading FMECA activities.
• Collaborate with the Planning team to achieve Maintenance Excellence objectives.
• Play a pivotal role in the implementation and refinement of group systems and standards.
• Identify improvement tools and techniques to support Maintenance Excellence.
• Offer coaching and support to implement effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Exemplify a working style that actively engages, motivates, and fosters continuous improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• A time-served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or equivalent qualification (e.g., HNC in Electrical Engineering or an apprenticeship in Automation/Controls).
• Proven interpersonal and technical skills, with the ability to motivate individuals and teams.
• Proven technical background in a high‑speed manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Maintenance Excellence tools and techniques, such as FMECA.
• Experience in effective usage of a CMMS.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities, displaying planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to problem‑solve and analyse, and lead/coach teams on use of the necessary tools.
• Committed to root cause analysis and proactive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to foster teamwork to maximise the effectiveness of the relationship between Engineering and Operations, bringing about performance improvements across the site.
• Working knowledge of H&S, environmental and legislative requirements.
• IT skills, including interfacing with PC‑controlled machinery and working with preventative maintenance and SAP‑based store systems.

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