Reliability Leader – FMCG Plant (Edinburgh)

NT Engineering & Manufacturing; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Edinburgh is seeking a Reliability Manager to lead the site's reliability strategy and manage a team of reliability technicians and a planner. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime and foster a culture of continuous improvement across a busy FMCG manufacturing site, ensuring planned maintenance is effective.

The role requires experience leading engineering or maintenance teams, a strong track record

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering or maintenance teams within FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of improving equipment reliability and reducing downtime.
• Solid understanding of root cause investigation techniques.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Some exposure to predictive maintenance methods such as vibration analysis or thermography.
• Strong communication skills across-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the site's overall reliability performance, including breakdown frequency, repair times, planned maintenance compliance and equipment availability.
• Lead investigations into equipment failures to identify root causes and implement lasting fixes.
• Manage and develop the maintenance system used across the site, ensuring planned maintenance is carried out on time and data is used properly.
• Assess which assets are most critical to the business and help shape future investment decisions.
• Lead, coach and develop your team, setting clear objectives and supporting their growth.

Skills

Leadership

Reliability improvement

Root cause analysis

CMMS

Vibration analysis

Thermography

Communication

Team development

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

NT Engineering & Manufacturing in Edinburgh is seeking a Reliability Manager to lead the site's reliability strategy and manage a team of reliability technicians and a planner. You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime and foster a culture of continuous improvement across a busy FMCG manufacturing site, ensuring planned maintenance is effective.

The role requires experience leading engineering or maintenance teams, a strong track record