Senior Reliability Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Ashford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ashford is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to develop and implement maintenance strategies for enhancing equipment reliability. The role involves optimizing maintenance programmes and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure operational efficiency. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Life Assurance

On-site Staff Discount Shop

Free On-site Parking

Access to Discounts at Nationwide Retailers

25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Sharesave Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and process equipment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and optimize maintenance programmes for manufacturing functions.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Train team members on reliability principles.

Skills

Reliability Principles

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Disciplines

Tools

CMMS

RBI

RCA

PM Plan Optimizations

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Reliability Engineer

Location: Ashford, TN24 0L

Salary: £55,000 - £57,000 per annum (dependant on experience)

A full-time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Ashford site for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for determining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment; this involves optimizing preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will:

1. Produce and optimize a timely and deliverable cost-effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to enhance the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets.
2. Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.
3. Utilize Reliability Engineering tools such as CMMS, RCM, RBI, RCA, PM plan optimizations, equipment history analysis, failure predictions, predictive maintenance techniques, and others to maximize equipment reliability.
4. Conduct routine inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational efficiency, identify faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
5. Lead escalation of maintenance or breakdown support from OEMs.
6. Support engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure maximum utilization of engineering equipment, achieving KPIs and optimal line efficiency within safety, quality, and environmental policies.
7. Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment and develop effective maintenance plans, including technical documents and SOPs, for site capital projects.
8. Assist in future CAPEX planning through analysis of machine obsolescence programs.
9. Collaborate with the wider engineering team to ensure best practices are followed.
10. Record and analyze data related to equipment performance and reliability.
11. Train team members on reliability principles and practices.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Requirements:

1. HNC / Degree in electrical, mechanical, or automation disciplines.
2. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance, with experience in food manufacturing (mixing/packing) & process equipment.
3. Understanding of OEM Asset Care guidance.
4. Broad knowledge of asset care systems and strong organizational and planning skills for overhaul activities and machine upgrades.
5. Ability to drive change and implement new working methods.
6. Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies.
7. Experience in analyzing complex operational issues.

What we offer:

• Salary up to £57,000 per annum
• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• On-site staff discount shop
• Free on-site parking
• Access to discounts at nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme and health benefits
• Sharesave Scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits

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