Engineering - Reliability Engineer

Overview

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We have an opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join our Engineering Team at Lees of Scotland which forms part of our Scottish Cluster.

Location: Lees of Scotland

Shift: Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We may be known for our Snowballs, Teacakes, or Meringues, and we have been manufacturing confectionery and meringues since 1931 to major retailers across the UK. We employ 250 people at our modern 80,000 square ft factory just outside of Glasgow, easily accessible by public transport. We joined Finsbury Food Group earlier this year who bake a wide range of products for retailers.

Management of Engineering resources to deliver asset reliability through effective development of Planned Preventative Maintenance activity, breakdown review and action using lean tools and best practice techniques to constantly improve performance of operational assets and the effective planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance activities for delivery through Manufacturing Technicians. Reporting to the Engineering Maintenance Manager, the Engineering Reliability Lead collaborates with production, planning and Engineering peers to support optimum maintenance delivery.

This role would have responsibility for multiple manufacturing facilities, not all based at the same location.

• Effective management of week-ahead planned preventive maintenance schedules to maximise reliability
• Develop ‘Line Plans’ identifying key areas of downtime and remedial actions necessary to negate re-occurrence
• Instrumental in the effective use of manpower in relation to Planned Preventive Maintenance Scheduling and unplanned equipment failures
• Forge strong bonds with operations to become more aligned and customer oriented
• Review day-to-day delivery to ensure plans are delivered and, where necessary, make alterations to ensure delivery of maintenance activities
• Ensure the use of the Company CMMS (Mainsaver) to establish performance baselines and monitor critical assets
• Adopt a proactive approach to resolving issues and improving plant throughput daily
• Use data to identify continuous improvement opportunities and participate in CI projects
• Manage Direct Reports, ensuring skills and competence are current and relevant, and support development as part of succession planning
• Support the Maintenance budget with a value-for-money approach to Cost Centre Management
• Ensure effective management of spare parts and consumables, minimizing stock holding without compromising response capability
• Provide SME support to Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (open to colleagues and their families)
• Retail discounts via Benefits Hub platform
• Company shop at sites (heavily discounted products)
• Refer a Friend Scheme (up to £300 per referral)
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities and sponsored memberships
• Opportunity to be part of a growing organisation

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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