Our client is one of the world's largest leading manufacturers, they have a presence in all the leading supermarkets in the UK and are expanding.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

The Reliability Engineer drives engineering performance improvements across production areas, focusing on equipment reliability, OEE, Lean TPM deployment, and structured problem-solving. This strategic, day-based role combines data analysis, engineering planning, contractor coordination, and budget management within a high-speed FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Focused Improvement (FI) initiatives to boost OEE and reduce recurring losses

• Analyse equipment data (MTBF, MTTR, criticality) to prioritise reliability actions

• Implement Lean TPM methodologies and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Optimise maintenance strategies and SAP PM/AM plans

• Support shutdown, overhaul planning, and contractor supervision

• Manage a £300k ± £100k engineering budget, driving cost efficiency

• Ensure compliance with HSE, food safety, and statutory engineering standards

• Promote safe engineering practices and coach teams on reliability best practice

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering, or significant FMCG reliability experience

• Proven track record of measurable OEE improvement

• Strong Lean TPM knowledge and SAP CMMS experience

• Analytical skills to turn data into actionable improvements

• Experience in FMCG or high-speed manufacturing

Desirable Skills:

• Six Sigma, RCA, or RCM training

• CAPEX project experience

• Membership of a professional engineering body

Benefits Include:

• £61,000 basic salary

• Bonus scheme, enhanced pension, life assurance, and corporate benefits

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.