Reliability lead engineer

Job in Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Pioneer Selection

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Engineer
Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Operations Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 66000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 66000.00 YEAR

Location: Greater London

RELIABILITY LEAD

Location:

East London

Salary: £60,000 - £66,000

Shift: Days

Job Role of the Reliability Lead

A fantastic opportunity which is not to be missed by an experienced Reliability Lead has come to the forefront. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market‑leading FMCG manufacturer operating from a highly automated, state‑of‑the‑art production facility. The business has continued to invest heavily in its people, processes, and equipment, making this an ideal opportunity for a reliability professional looking to make a significant impact within a world‑class manufacturing environment.

As the Reliability Lead, you will be responsible for driving plant reliability, improving asset performance, reducing downtime, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the site. You will work closely with Engineering and Operations teams to implement reliability strategies, lead root cause investigations, and develop maintenance best practices to maximise operational performance.

Sector

FMCG Manufacturing

Non‑Negotiable Requirements

Proven Reliability Engineering or Asset Reliability with strong knowledge and practical experience of Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Previous management, supervisory, or engineering leadership experience.
Experience working within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment (FMCG).

Requirements for the Reliability Lead

Strong understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Experience analysing plant performance, downtime, and OEE data.
Ability to lead engineering projects and continuous improvement programmes.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Recognised Engineering Qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).

Desirable Requirements

Experience using CMMS systems.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Food, Beverage, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, or other high‑speed manufacturing experience.
Experience managing CAPEX or reliability improvement projects.

Benefits

Working for a market‑leading FMCG manufacturing business.
Competitive salary package of £60,000 - £66,000.
Excellent company benefits package.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Exposure to major continuous improvement and reliability projects.
Genuine opportunities for career progression.

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