Reliabilty Manager

Convertech - Double E Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambient food manufacturer is seeking a Reliability Manager to lead a dynamic engineering team in Wellingborough. This pivotal role involves reducing downtime, developing predictive maintenance plans, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The company is investing significantly in its operations, offering a supportive environment where your leadership will drive continuous improvement. With a focus on team development and operational excellence, this position presents a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact in a growing organization. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Free Gym Membership

Cash Health Plan

23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Leave

10% Pension Contribution

Company Bonus Based on Attendance and Performance

Qualifications

• Experience with facility management and engineering principles.
• Strong skills in budget management and maintenance scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise maintenance staff to ensure high performance.
• Implement Asset Care strategies and manage maintenance budgets.

Skills

Facility Management

Budget Management

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Planned Preventative Maintenance

Influencing Skills

IOSH Certification

Food Hygiene Accreditation

Education

Engineering HNC/Level 3

Tools

CMMS

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About the Role

Are you a senior reliability engineer looking to step into a management position? This ambient food manufacturer in Wellingborough is about to undergo significant investment with a new production line. As the Reliability Manager, working alongside the maintenance manager, you will lead the engineering team to reduce downtime and extend asset lifespan.

You will lead projects, develop predictive maintenance plans, and coach your team to ensure high standards of delivery. The company values its people, investing in the team and the plant, with plans to expand product lines over the next year.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead, train, and supervise maintenance staff to ensure high performance.
2. Conduct performance evaluations and provide continuous improvement feedback.
3. Implement and improve Asset Care strategies to prevent failures.
4. Identify and eliminate failure modes through focused projects.
5. Manage the site CMMS for accurate maintenance records and spare parts inventory.
6. Schedule and coordinate maintenance work with production planning.
7. Ensure Food Safety compliance with GMP & HACCP standards.
8. Manage statutory compliance requirements (Fire Alarm, LOLER, Pressure regulation, EICR, LEV).
9. Develop and control the maintenance budget for cost-effective operations.
10. Monitor and control maintenance expenditures.
11. Manage inventory of spare parts and supplies.
12. Drive continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Experience with facility management.
2. Engineering HNC/Level 3 or equivalent industrial experience.
3. Budget management experience.
4. Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
5. Proficiency in maintaining Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
6. Strong influencing skills across organizational levels.
7. IOSH certification; Food hygiene accreditation; experience with BRC and M&S audits (desirable).

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 PA.
• 40-hour workweek, Monday to Friday.
• Free gym membership.
• Cash health plan.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increases with service).
• Birthday leave.
• 10% pension contribution (5% employer).
• Company bonus based on attendance and performance.

If interested, contact Emma Devereux at Maintech Recruitment at 01543 212250 or click apply. Connect on LinkedIn: Emma Devereux.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Construction