Reliability Engineer

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

Overview

Job Reference: LC65

Engineering Ashford, Kent £50000 - £55000 per annum Permanent

A full-time, permanent opportunity has arisen for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join a manufacturing site. This role is responsible for defining and delivering the appropriate maintenance strategy for site equipment, optimising preventative and proactive maintenance to meet reliability and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and optimise a timely, deliverable, and cost-effective maintenance programme to maximise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets.

• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability.

• Utilise Reliability Engineering tools including CMMS, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspections (RBI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PM plan optimisation, equipment history analysis, failure prediction, and predictive maintenance techniques.

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational efficiency, identify faults, and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.

• Act as the lead point of contact for escalating maintenance or breakdown support with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

• Support engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure maximum utilisation of equipment and achievement of KPIs, in line with safety, quality, and environmental policies.

• Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment, including the development of effective maintenance plans, technical documentation, and maintenance operating procedures, supporting site capital projects.

• Support future CAPEX planning through analysis of machine obsolescence and asset lifecycle programmes.

What We\'re Looking For

• HNC, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation disciplines.

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance.

• Proven experience within food manufacturing environments, including mixing, packing, and process equipment.

• Understanding of OEM asset care and maintenance guidance.

• Broad knowledge of asset care systems with strong organisational and planning skills, particularly for overhauls and machine upgrades.

• Ability to drive change and implement new ways of working.

• Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies.

• Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving tools and techniques.

• Experience analysing and resolving complex operational issues.

What’s on Offer

• 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, Occupational Health, and wellbeing support

Contact us

• Email: [e-mail]

• Call: 01233 722 401