Reliability Engineer

About this role

Responsibilities

• 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
• Free onsite parking (including ~90 EV spaces)
• Gym membership
• Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
• Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on your nursery fees)
• Earn up to £500 with our Referral Program
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group Life Assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
• Hands-On System Monitoring & Repair: Actively monitor, troubleshoot, and repair systems to provide a high level of equipment availability.
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspections: Perform routine maintenance on automation, robotics, and control panels.
• Troubleshooting & Escalation: Diagnose and address issues in out-of-service equipment; escalate complex issues as necessary.

Requirements

• Documentation: Record all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
• Contractor Collaboration: Work with contractors to ensure projects are completed to specification, addressing performance issues as needed.
• Project & Ad Hoc Engineering Tasks: Participate in cross-functional projects as required.
• Predictive & Preventative Maintenance: Engage in predictive maintenance activities to maintain machine uptime for operational needs.
• Training & Mentorship: Provide training and mentorship to Junior Engineers on reliability practices and techniques.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to and support food safety and health & safety standards.
• Root Cause Analysis: Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for continuous improvement.
• Hold a degree in computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field would be advantageous.
• Skilled in material handling, flow and capacity visualisation, and monitoring.
• Proficient in PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in continuous production environments.
• Extensive experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, including programming, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Advanced understanding of PLCs and automated processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities for technical issues in automation systems.
• Project Management: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage timelines, and deliver results within budget.