Job Description
Senior Reliability Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing
Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Reliability Engineer to step into a lead position having had previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
- Genuine Career growth and opportunity
- Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks
- Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
- Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
What You'll Be Doing - Senior Reliability Engineer
In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site.
You'll be the go-to engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
You'll be:
- Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping maintenance activity up to date
- Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance work
- Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime
- Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
- Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned maintenance activities
- Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
- Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
- Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
- Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
- Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
What You'll Need to Bring
We're looking for someone practical, reliable and confident in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
- Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
- Hands-on maintenance background (not just theory)
- Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
- Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
- Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
- Strong communication and team working skills
- A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
Qualifications Required for Senior Reliability Engineer
- Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent electrical qualification)
- Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment
- FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
Why This Role?
- Work for a leading FMCG organisation
- Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
- Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
- Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
- Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
- Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
