Our client specialises in the production of a number of bakery products. Through their exceptionally high quality and standards, they remain a trusted name in British households.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

Reliability Engineer responsible for improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and enhancing maintenance strategies within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on delivering both immediate and long-term operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and optimise PPM schedules and maintenance strategies

• Identify root causes of recurring equipment failures and implement solutions

• Analyse asset performance to drive reliability improvements

• Support engineering teams with fault finding and technical problem solving

• Introduce preventative and predictive maintenance techniques

• Lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives using Lean tools

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to improve uptime

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

• Proven experience as a Reliability Engineer or Senior Maintenance Engineer

• Strong background in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments

• Demonstrated success in improving maintenance strategies and reducing downtime

• Ability to quickly assess issues and implement effective solutions

Desirable Skills:

• Lean / Continuous Improvement experience (Green or Yellow Belt preferred)

• Experience implementing predictive maintenance techniques

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits Include:

• Competitive day rate (dependent on experience)

• Initial 3–6 month contract with strong likelihood of extension

• Immediate start available

• High-autonomy role with opportunity to make a visible impact

• Monday–Friday working pattern

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