Reliability Engineer – Maintenance Strategy & Optimisation

Premier Foods Plc; Ashford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Ashford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to optimise maintenance strategies and ensure operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines, with a relevant degree. This full-time role offers a salary between £55k and £57k annually, along with various employee benefits, including a generous pension contribution and staff discounts.

Benefits

Up to 7.5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Staff discount shop on site

Free on site parking

Access to discounts at nationwide retailers

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues.
• Strong functional knowledge of food manufacturing & process equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate driving change in workplace processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce and optimise a timely maintenance programme.
• Conduct routine inspections to maintain operational efficiency.
• Provide effective maintenance plans for new equipment installations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of reliability principles

Problem-solving tools and techniques

Organisational/planning skills

Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation maintenance

Education

HNC / Degree in electrical / mechanical or automation disciplines

Tools

CMMS

Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)

Risk Based Inspections (RBI)

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in Ashford is seeking a Reliability Engineer to optimise maintenance strategies and ensure operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines, with a relevant degree. This full-time role offers a salary between £55k and £57k annually, along with various employee benefits, including a generous pension contribution and staff discounts.