Pay: Salary £55,000 - £57,000 per annumdependant on experience
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Senior Reliability Engineer role in Ashford
Salary range: £55,000 - £57,000 per annum
Responsibilities include developing and implementing maintenance strategies
Required qualifications: HNC / Degree in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines
Company offers benefits such as up to 7.5% pension contribution and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Job Title Reliability Engineer
Location Ashford, TN24 0LU
Salary £55,000 - £57,000 per annumdependant on experience
A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Ashford site for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for determining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment; this involves optimising preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.
The successful candidate will:
- Produce and optimise a timely and deliverable cost effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to optimise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets
Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability
Utilise Reliability Engineering tools such as CMMS, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspections (RBI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PM Plan optimisation's, equipment history analysis, failure predictions, predictive maintenance techniques and other to maximise equipment reliability.
Conducting routine inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational efficiency, identifying faults and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime.
Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM’s
To support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies.
Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment and provide effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan
Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme
Recording and analysing data related to equipment performance and reliability.
Training other team members on reliability principles and practices.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
What we need from you:
- HNC / Degree in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines.
Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of food manufacturing (mixing / packing) & Process equipment.
Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
A broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades
Ability to demonstrate driving change and implementing new ways of working.
Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies.
Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues
What we offer in return:
- Salary of up to £57,000 per annum
- Up to 7.5% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Staff discount shop on site
- Free on site parking
- Access to 'The Hamper', with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Sharesave Scheme
- Other salary sacrifice benefits
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
We're proud to be a Disability Smart employer and are committed to supporting disability inclusion throughout our recruitment process. If you experience any access issues or require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can ensure you have the support you need.
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