At a Glance
- Tasks: Optimise optical sorter maintenance and manage spare parts for Glass Recycling sites.
- Company: Join Sibelco, a leader in sustainable industrial minerals with over 150 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Permanent contract, competitive salary, structured career development, and international exposure.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for travel and collaboration across Europe.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in recycling while gaining hands-on experience and leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in STEM, strong analytical skills, and interest in operations and data-driven decision making.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: Newhouse
At Sibelco, we advance life through over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Are We the Perfect Match?
At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.
The Global Graduate Programme – A Fast-Track to Leadership
The Sibelco Global Graduate Programme is designed to accelerate the careers of promising individuals. It is a two-year rotational programme consisting of two one-year assignments in key operational and commercial roles. The programme provides hands-on experience with real business projects, ensuring early responsibility and exposure to strategic decision-making. Participants are offered a permanent contract from the start, ensuring long-term career prospects within Sibelco. As part of this programme, we are recruiting a Reliability Engineer for our optical systems project. In addition, graduates must be open to spending their second year in a different cluster outside of their initial region to gain broader international or regional exposure.
Your Impact in This Role
This assignment focuses on optimizing optical sorter maintenance, spare parts management, and digital enablement across Glass Recycling sites, starting with a pilot in Newhouse and scaling across the region. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Analyzing spare parts usage and maintenance practices to build criticality assessments and optimize planning
- Mapping current MRO sourcing, suppliers, and cost structures for optical sorters
- Implementing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) models to improve lifecycle cost and reliability decisions
- Standardizing SAP codifications for optical sorter and MRO components
- Supporting deployment of the Mendix warehouse mobility app and training technicians
- Developing procedures and work instructions for improved maintenance and stock management
- Piloting solutions in Newhouse and scaling across additional Glass Recycling sites
- Collaborating with operations, maintenance, and digital teams across Europe
What You Bring to the Table
- Degree in STEM field (engineering, data, or similar)
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
- Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SAP and Power BI is a plus
- Interest in industrial operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement
- Understanding of cost analysis and data-driven decision making
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent English required; additional European languages are a plus
- Driving license is necessary
- Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
Our Selection Process
- Application Submission – CV & Motivation Letter
- First Interview – Initial screening
- Assessment – Competency evaluation
- Business Case Study – Real-world challenge
- Panel Interview – Final discussion with stakeholders
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact assignment with direct exposure to operations excellence, digitalization, and cost optimization in a key industrial environment. Sibelco’s Global Graduate Programme offers:
- A permanent contract from day one
- Competitive salary
- Real responsibility and hands-on experience
- Structured career development and mentorship
- Cross-functional and international exposure
This role is ideal for graduates who want to combine operations, data, and digital solutions to drive efficiency and reliability improvements in the recycling industry.
Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:
We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.
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Reliability Engineer - Graduate Programme employer: Sibelco
At Sibelco, we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee growth and innovation. Our Global Graduate Programme offers a permanent contract from day one, competitive salary, and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in key operational roles while collaborating with diverse teams across Europe. Located in Newhouse, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact in the recycling industry but also provides structured career development and mentorship to help you thrive in your professional journey.
