Reliability Engineering Manager

The Abbey; Bagnall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Abbey is seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to lead strategic reliability initiatives at its biscuit manufacturing site in the UK. You will drive long-term plant reliability, maintenance planning, and continuous improvement across the engineering function.

You will manage a team of technicians and a maintenance planner, embed CI practices, and use data analytics to guide decisions that boost performance. A passion for safety and operational excellence is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' leadership experience in engineering.
• Proven maintenance planning and reliability projects.
• NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electrical) OR HNC/HND or higher; IOSH desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic projects to improve plant reliability.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies across the site.
• Manage a team including Day Technicians and a Maintenance Planner.
• Drive the use of data analysis to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Embed and champion CI tools and methodologies (TPM, Kaizen, 5S; Six Sigma desirable).
• Develop team capability and succession plans.
• Foster a culture of reliability, improvement, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Data analytics

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electrical) OR HNC/HND or higher

Job description

Reliability Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced engineering leader looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a Reliability Engineering Manager to lead strategic reliability projects at our busy biscuit manufacturing site. This is a data-driven, hands-on leadership role focused on long-term plant reliability, maintenance planning, and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Location: Abbey Hulton, Staffordshire, GB, ST2 8, Any

Location

Uttoxeter

Salary

Competitive Salary + Package + Full Autonomy + Work life balance

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver small, strategic projects to improve plant reliability
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies across the site
• Manage a team including Day Technicians and a Maintenance Planner
• Drive the use of data analysis to inform decisions and improve performance
• Embed and champion CI tools and methodologies (TPM, Kaizen, 5S; Six Sigma desirable)
• Develop team capability and succession plans
• Foster a culture of reliability, improvement, and operational excellence

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years' leadership experience in engineering
• Proven track record in maintenance planning and reliability projects
• Strong knowledge of CI / Lean manufacturing principles
• Comfortable using data and analytics to drive decisions
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electrical) OR HNC/HND or higher
• IOSH awareness desirable (training provided where needed)

Behaviours & Fit

• Data-driven and analytical mindset
• Passion for continuous improvement
• High energy, proactive, and able to influence cultural change

Why Join Us?

We are a market leading food manufacturer and we're investing in our people, our plant, and our processes to ensure we're fit for the future. As part of our Engineering leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to shape that journey, bring your ideas to life, and see the impact of your work every single day.

If you're passionate about leading teams, driving improvement, and want to play a key role in keeping biscuits on Britain's shelves, this role could be for you.