Senior Reliability Engineer - Food Manufacturing

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Ashford, Kent, responsible for defining and optimizing maintenance strategies for site equipment. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, ideally with experience in food manufacturing. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Pension contribution of up to 7.5%

Life assurance

On-site staff discount shop

Free on-site parking

Access to a national retail discount platform

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering disciplines.
• Experience within food manufacturing settings.
• Use of problem-solving tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective maintenance strategies.
• Conduct inspections and identify operational faults.
• Act as liaison with OEMs for maintenance support.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of mechanical maintenance

Strong working knowledge of electrical maintenance

Proven experience in food manufacturing environments

Ability to drive change

Knowledge of reliability principles

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation

Tools

Reliability Engineering tools

Job description

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Reliability Engineer in Ashford, Kent, responsible for defining and optimizing maintenance strategies for site equipment. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge in both mechanical and electrical maintenance, ideally with experience in food manufacturing. This role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum along with a comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave.