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