Condition Monitoring Engineer

PSW Integrity Limited; Wirral; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reliability engineering firm is seeking a Condition Monitoring (CM) Engineer / Vibration Analyst for their growing team in the Wirral area. This role involves performing vibration analysis and condition monitoring on critical machinery, diagnosing faults, and creating detailed reports for clients. The ideal candidate will have CAT II / VA2 certification and strong analytical skills with a focus on improving asset reliability. Full UK driver's licence is required, along with customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience as a Condition Monitoring Engineer / Vibration Analyst.
• Strong analytical ability with rotating equipment like pumps and compressors.
• Excellent communication skills to present technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis on rotating machinery.
• Collect and interpret condition monitoring data.
• Diagnose equipment faults and provide recommendations.
• Produce technical reports for clients.
• Support reliability improvement projects.

Skills

Vibration analytical ability

Report writing

Diagnosing fault conditions

Customer service

Education

CAT II / VA2 certification

Job description

PSW Integrity Ltd are currently looking for a Condition Monitoring (CM) Engineer / Vibration Analyst (CAT II /VA2) - Location: Wirral area (UK) – scenic work location with convenient rail access, nearby

At PSW Integrity Ltd, we deliver cutting‑edge reliability, condition monitoring, and integrity solutions to industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, polymer, petrochemical, and FMCG. Our mission is to help businesses maximise asset performance, minimise downtime, and achieve operational excellence.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Condition Monitoring (CM) Engineer / Vibration Analyst to join our growing Reliability Engineering team. The successful candidate will perform vibration analysis and condition monitoring on critical rotating machinery, providing insights and actionable recommendations to improve asset reliability. This role blends field‑based data collection with office‑based analysis and reporting, supporting multiple client sites across the UK and occasionally abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform vibration analysis in line with CAT II / VA2 standards on rotating machinery and critical assets.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret condition monitoring data including vibration, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis (as applicable).
• Diagnose equipment faults, identify failure modes, and provide actionable recommendations to improve asset health.
• Produce detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients in a clear and professional manner.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement projects.
• Work closely with clients to develop and deliver condition monitoring programmes tailored to our operational needs.
• Assist in building digital asset health records to feed into PSW's wider Reliability and Integrity solutions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across all work activities.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the PSW Integrity team.

Requirements

• CAT II / VA2 certification with 3–5 years’ Condition Monitoring Engineer / Vibration Analyst experience (may consider candidates with CAT1 certification with extensive vibration analysis experience).
• Strong vibration analytical ability and proven report writing skills (rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, etc.).
• Proven ability to diagnose common fault conditions such as imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, and resonance issues.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business‑focused recommendations.
• Strong health, safety, and quality awareness.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Strong customer service and client‑facing skills.

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