Reliability Engineer Supervisor

Manpower; Norwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturing business as a Reliability Engineer Supervisor, where you will lead a Planned Preventative Maintenance team and ensure efficient operation of assets. This role offers Monday to Friday hours, an opportunity for career growth in reliability or engineering management, and a supportive work environment focused on employee development.

Benefits

Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 15:00

Opportunity to lead and develop others

Long-term career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering within a food manufacturing or similar regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a small engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices, including PPM and reliability-centred maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the execution of the site's 52-week PPM schedule.
• Supporting and mentoring a small team of engineers.
• Identifying reliability improvements and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Reliability Engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

PC Literacy (Excel, Word)

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Posted:

29.06.2025

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Job Description:

Reliability Engineer - Supervisor
Location: Thetford, Norfolk
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:00
Salary: £47,500 + Benefits

Join one of the UK's leading food manufacturing businesses and take the next step in your engineering career.

We are seeking a hands-on Reliability Engineer - Supervisor to lead our Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) team at our Thetford site. Reporting to the Reliability & Planning Engineer, this role plays a key part in ensuring our assets run efficiently, reliably, and safely.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys developing others, improving systems, and taking ownership of machine reliability - all while enjoying a consistent day shift and strong company values.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the execution of the site's 52-week PPM schedule.
• Supporting and mentoring a small team of engineers to carry out safe and effective maintenance.
• Documenting all maintenance activity using our CMMS system and ensuring accurate parts usage.
• Identifying reliability improvements, implementing approved changes, and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Ensuring critical equipment is maintained to support uninterrupted production.
• Upholding site safety, compliance, and engineering standards at all times.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and NVQ Level 2 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in engineering within a food manufacturing or similar regulated environment.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a small engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of engineering best practices, including PPM, root cause analysis, and reliability-centred maintenance.
• Familiarity with coating and frying equipment is advantageous.
• Good communication skills, PC literacy (Excel, Word), and a methodical approach to documentation and safety.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday - 07:00 to 15:00 - no shifts or weekends
• Opportunity to lead and develop others in a structured, supportive environment
• Join a well-established, reputable site within a leading UK food group
• Long-term career growth opportunities in reliability or engineering management

Ready to take the lead in reliability?
Apply today and bring your engineering expertise to a site where your impact truly matters.

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