Reliability Engineer

Company: Hunter Selection
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Location: Burton upon Trent
Job Description:

RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Burton-on-Trent

Salary: £52,000 – £56,000

Hours: Monday to Friday – Flexible hours (6 AM–2 PM / 7 AM–3 PM / 8 AM–4 PM)

Benefits

  • Performance Profit Related Bonus (PPRP) – a discretionary bonus of about 7.5% of salary paid annually
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • 25% contribution to salary or pension
  • Private medical cover
  • Life cover & income protection
  • Dental cover plan

Role Description

  • Develop and implement manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce production costs.
  • Design, troubleshoot and optimise production machinery and equipment.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure products meet quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Plan and schedule production activities to meet deadlines and production goals.
  • Analyse data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Train and mentor production staff on new processes and techniques.
  • Support engineering technicians.
  • Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source materials and components needed for production.

Skills & Qualifications

  • At least Level 3 in Engineering.
  • Minimum 3 years in manufacturing.
  • Natural leadership experience or skills.
  • Desirable: automation experience with Siemens PLCs.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects.
  • Ideally experience within FMCG, distribution, medical or automotive industry.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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Posted: June 15th, 2026