At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive engineering excellence and lead continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Refresco, a leader in innovation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, 28 days holiday, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising plant performance and equipment reliability.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical/electrical background and proven engineering leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about driving engineering excellence and leading continuous improvement? At Refresco, we’re looking for a dynamic Reliability & Improvement Engineer to play a pivotal role in optimising our plant performance and equipment reliability. Working at the forefront of innovation in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, you’ll champion strategic initiatives, coach engineering teams, and deliver tangible results that support our growth and success. If you're ready to make a real impact and thrive in a collaborative, high-performance culture — we want to hear from you.
Shift Pattern: Days Monday – Friday 38 hours
What’s in it for you?
- 10% Annual bonus
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Purchase extra holiday scheme
- 4% Employer pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Online doctors’ appointments for you and your family
- Access to employee benefits platform – Cheers which includes flexible benefits such as healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services etc.
About the Role:
As a Reliability & Improvement Engineer, you will be a key driver in delivering Engineering Excellence through the application of five strategic pillars:
- Autonomous Maintenance
- Focused Improvement
- Professional Maintenance
- Early Equipment Management
- Training & Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Champion engineering best practices and drive change in collaboration with the Departmental Engineering Manager.
- Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance.
- Coach teams on Maintenance and Reliability tools, concepts, and practices to build capability and long‑term sustainability.
- Identify cost‑saving opportunities through improved equipment reliability, parts life, labour efficiency, and other techniques.
- Evaluate training needs and contribute to developing and enhancing maintenance training programs.
- Utilise CMMS systems (IDhammar/SAP) for data analysis and reliability action planning.
- Apply in-depth analysis, testing, and measurement for effective risk‑based failure mitigation.
- Share best practices and root cause solutions across the organisation to ensure standardisation and improve performance.
- Maintain a strong Mechanical/Electrical foundation, with a sound understanding of automation.
- Ensure all work aligns with Refresco safety policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Be directly accountable for the mechanical efficiency (MME) of the process plant.
- Lead the escalation and resolution of service risks, budget control, and achievement of KPIs.
- Contribute to volume and EBITDA targets through effective reliability initiatives.
- Inspire and engage engineering colleagues to identify, prioritise, and execute corrective, preventative, and predictive actions using root cause analysis.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passionate and proactive individual with a strong Mech/Elec background.
- Proven experience in engineering leadership with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal skills to coach, influence, and motivate teams.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to high performance and team development.
- A role model who embraces and promotes Refresco’s core values, ESG goals, and our Great Place to Work culture.
Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.
Reliability & Improvement Engineer in Bridgwater employer: Refresco Iberia SA
At Refresco, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and continuous improvement. As a Reliability & Improvement Engineer in Bridgwater, you'll benefit from a competitive annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and a comprehensive employee benefits platform, all while working in a collaborative environment that prioritises your professional growth and development. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced manufacturing setting where your contributions are valued and recognised.
