Senior Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer to enhance the reliability of their electrical and mechanical assets. This full-time role involves developing maintenance strategies, optimizing programs, and utilizing advanced reliability engineering tools. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure best practices while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Benefits

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

Occupational Health and Wellbeing Benefits

Sharesave Scheme

Other salary sacrifice benefits

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance.
• Experience in food manufacturing and process equipment.
• Ability to drive change and implement new working methods.

Responsibilities

• Produce and optimize cost-effective maintenance programs.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies for equipment reliability.
• Conduct routine inspections and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Automation Systems

Reliability Engineering Tools

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Fault Analysis

Education

HNC / Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / Degree in Automation

Tools

CMMS

RCM

RBI

RCA

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Job Title

Senior Reliability Engineer

Location

Ashford, TN24 0LU

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. You will be responsible for determining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment, involving optimization of preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.

The Successful Candidate Will

1. Produce and optimize a cost-effective maintenance programme to enhance the reliability of 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 optimization, failure predictions, and predictive maintenance techniques.
4. Conduct routine inspections, identify faults, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
5. Lead escalation for maintenance or breakdown support from OEMs.
6. Support engineering and manufacturing functions to maximize equipment utilization and achieve KPIs within safety, quality, and environmental policies.
7. Provide technical input for the design and installation of new equipment, including maintenance plans and technical documentation.
8. Support future CAPEX planning through analysis of machine obsolescence programs.
9. Collaborate with the wider engineering team to ensure best practices.
10. Record and analyze equipment performance and reliability data.
11. Train team members on reliability principles and practices.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Need From You

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. Knowledge of asset care systems, planning 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 In Return

1. Salary up to £57,000 per annum.
2. Up to 7.5% pension contribution.
3. Life assurance.
4. On-site staff discount shop.
5. Free on-site parking.
6. Access to discounts at nationwide retailers.
7. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
8. Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and Wellbeing Benefits.
9. Sharesave Scheme.
10. Other salary sacrifice benefits.

The Next Step

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Construction