Reliability Engineer, Packaging – Boost Uptime & Efficiency

HEINEKEN UK; Hereford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

32 days’ holiday + public holidays

Private health cover

Employee discounts

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK in Hereford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to define and implement maintenance strategies that keep production on schedule and compliant with standards. You will support packaging lines, drive reliability improvements, and lead maintenance planning within the packaging team to reduce downtime and costs.

This role requires hands-on experience and collaboration across maintenance and operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/HNC/HND or degree) in engineering or related field.
• Strong experience with high-speed process/packaging machinery, ideally in FMCG.
• In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance techniques (FMECA, RCM).
• Proven problem-solving skills using LEAN, TPM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement asset maintenance plans to meet performance targets and compliance standards.
• Lead maintenance strategy development and execution for packaging lines.
• Coach TPM AM Teams and transfer basic maintenance tasks to operations.
• Support breakdown analysis and implement countermeasures to prevent recurrence of losses.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-effective maintenance across the site.

Skills

Maintenance planning

High-speed packaging

LEAN/TPM problem-solving

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification (apprenticeship/HNC/HND/degree)

Job description

HEINEKEN UK in Hereford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to define and implement maintenance strategies that keep production on schedule and compliant with standards. You will support packaging lines, drive reliability improvements, and lead maintenance planning within the packaging team to reduce downtime and costs.

This role requires hands-on experience and collaboration across maintenance and operations.