Reliability Engineering Manager — Food FMCG Uptime Leader

Premier Foods; Wirral; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Wirral seeks an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team and optimize site performance. Key responsibilities include managing the maintenance budget, driving cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. The ideal candidate should hold an engineering degree and possess at least 5 years of experience in food or FMCG environments along with strong skills in data analysis and SAP systems. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

7.5% contributory pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to rewards and discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within food or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience in data analysis and performance insights.
• Strong working knowledge of control systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver maintenance activities within agreed budget parameters.
• Drive initiatives with procurement and suppliers for cost savings.
• Manage critical spares and inventory control.

Skills

Data analysis

Equipment reliability techniques

SAP knowledge

FMCG experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Rockwell

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Job description

A leading food company in Wirral seeks an experienced Reliability Engineering Manager to oversee the engineering team and optimize site performance. Key responsibilities include managing the maintenance budget, driving cost-saving initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. The ideal candidate should hold an engineering degree and possess at least 5 years of experience in food or FMCG environments along with strong skills in data analysis and SAP systems. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits.