Reliability Engineer

We are recruiting for an experienced Reliability Engineer to join a large, fast-paced manufacturing operation in Barnsley.

This is a key engineering role focused on improving asset reliability, preventative maintenance and equipment performance, while supporting the wider engineering and manufacturing teams to maximise plant availability and efficiency.

The Role

• Develop and optimise preventative and proactive maintenance programmes
• Improve the reliability of electrical, mechanical and automated equipment
• Analyse equipment performance, recurring failures and breakdown trends
• Lead escalation of complex breakdowns and liaise with OEMs
• Improve asset care and maintenance strategies
• Support maintenance planning, machine overhauls and equipment upgrades
• Develop maintenance procedures and technical documentation
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and engineering problem solving
• Support CAPEX projects and equipment obsolescence planning
• Improve machine availability, reliability, efficiency and engineering KPIs
• Work closely with Engineering and Production to drive continuous improvement

What We're Looking For

• Apprentice trained or qualified within Electrical, Mechanical or Automation Engineering
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Experience working with automated manufacturing/process equipment
• Strong understanding of PPM, preventative maintenance and asset care
• Experience with RCA, fault finding and problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of OEM maintenance and asset care recommendations
• Experience planning machine overhauls, upgrades or engineering improvements
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Previous experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Food/FMCG manufacturing experience would be advantageous

This role would suit an experienced Reliability Engineer, Asset Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Asset Care Engineer, Maintenance Reliability Engineer or Senior Multi-Skilled Engineer looking to move into a reliability-focused position.