Senior Reliability Engineer

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.