Reliability Engineer
- Location: Northumberland
- Salary: Up to £46,500
- Job Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays
Day-to-day of the role:
- Apply a range of reliability engineering methodologies and tools to improve asset performance, including maintenance systems, risk-based approaches, and failure analysis techniques.
- Gather, interpret, and evaluate equipment performance data to identify failure patterns and support reliability improvements.
- Produce clear reports outlining reliability insights, trends, and practical recommendations to enhance performance.
- Develop and refine planned and predictive maintenance programmes to ensure consistent plant availability.
- Drive continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness and operational performance.
- Take ownership of reliability-focused projects, ensuring delivery through to completion.
- Maintain accurate asset records, including equipment criticality assessments and long-term lifecycle planning.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Degree, NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
- Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Fiix).
- Strong understanding of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
- Appreciation of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility operations.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays.
- Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
- Private Medical Insurance.
- Company sick pay based on length of service.
- Life insurance at 5× annual salary.
- Subsidised staff canteen.
To apply for the Reliability Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.