Maintenance Reliability Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join a well-established, high-performing manufacturing business based in South Down.

This role will play a key part in driving asset reliability, improving plant performance, and supporting a proactive maintenance culture. Working across a multi-disciplinary environment, you will focus on optimising equipment efficiency while ensuring compliance, safety, and continuous improvement across operations.

• Drive reliability and asset performance across site through effective maintenance strategies
• Support and enhance planned maintenance and asset care programmes
• Analyse equipment performance, identify root causes, and implement improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimise downtime and maximise uptime
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory standards
• Manage contractors and ensure work is delivered safely and effectively
• Track and report on KPIs, driving measurable improvements in reliability

• Third-level qualification in an engineering or related discipline
• Strong experience within maintenance/reliability in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability in problem solving, fault finding, and continuous improvement
• Experience working across mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across teams
• Commercial awareness with a focus on performance and results

• Competitive salary (£50,000) and benefits package which includes generous annual leave entitlement, pension, healthcare plan, life assurance and much more.
• Strong opportunities for career progression within a growing business
• Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Supportive culture with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation