Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Location:

Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF
- The home of Mr Kipling

Salary: up to £55,000 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week)

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 31st May 2026

A full‑time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a Reliability Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for determining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment; this involves optimising preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.

• Produce and optimise a timely and deliverable cost‑effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to optimise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets
• Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEMs
• Support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies
• Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan
• Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme

• Apprentice trained in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines
• Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bakery (mixing /depositing / ovens / packing) & Process equipment
• Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
• Broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades
• Able to demonstrate the use of problem‑solving tools and techniques
• Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly
• Self‑starter and able to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues
• Experience in food manufacturing is desirable

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum
• Shifts Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (need to be flexible around business requirements)
• Up to 7.5% pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Staff discount shop on site
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Sharesave Scheme
• Other salary sacrifice benefits
• Early finish on a Friday