Reliability Engineer

As a Reliability Engineer at our Wyke site, you will play a critical role in improving asset reliability and plant performance. Working across engineering, maintenance, and operations, you’ll identify failures before they occur, lead root cause analysis, and deliver practical, high-impact reliability improvements across site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver reliability improvement initiatives and small CAPEX projects.
• Own and enhance the site condition monitoring programme (vibration, oil analysis, thermography & ultrasound).
• Analyse condition monitoring data and convert insights into actionable maintenance plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through troubleshooting guides, SOPs, and defect elimination strategies.
• Work closely with maintenance, planners, and operations teams to ensure corrective actions are executed effectively.
• Optimise maintenance strategies/plans aligned to equipment condition.
• Identify risks, including abnormal operating conditions and compliance considerations such as ATEX.

Qualifications

• Proven experience applying RCM or FMECA-based maintenance strategies in an industrial environment.
• Vibration Analysis CAT I / CAT II certification, or demonstrable experience analysing vibration spectra.
• Strong hands‑on experience with plant equipment such as pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience using CMMS and reliability systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Machine Sentry).
• Ability to interpret condition monitoring data and translate it into effective maintenance actions.
• A structured approach to root cause analysis and defect elimination.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• An engineering apprenticeship or degree in a relevant discipline.
• Broader experience across condition monitoring techniques (e.g. thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, motion amplification).
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement, accountability and collaborative working aligned to Nufarm’s RARE values.

Benefits

• Growth and development opportunities across site with our Career pathway program.
• A boosted pension scheme – we’ll match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%).
• Free canteen.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Long service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• A friendly and supportive team where you’re encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!

Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

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