Senior Asset Reliability Manager (FMCG)

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing group in Sheffield to recruit an Engineering Reliability Manager. You will lead the site-wide asset reliability strategy, drive maximum equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.

The role requires a track record in FMCG engineering reliability, RC/PPM optimization, root cause analysis and shaping a proactive maintenance culture across engineering and operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering reliability role within an FMCG environment.
• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Automation, or Reliability Engineering.
• Experience developing and implementing asset reliability strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and structured problem solving.
• Experience analysing equipment performance and asset care planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-wide asset reliability strategy to maximise equipment availability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and root cause investigations.
• Develop and implement asset care strategies across the site.
• Optimize planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and identify critical losses.
• Improve engineering KPIs and foster a proactive reliability culture across engineering and operations.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Automation or Reliability Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Pioneer Selection Ltd is partnering with a well-established food manufacturing group in Sheffield to recruit an Engineering Reliability Manager. You will lead the site-wide asset reliability strategy, drive maximum equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.

The role requires a track record in FMCG engineering reliability, RC/PPM optimization, root cause analysis and shaping a proactive maintenance culture across engineering and operations.