Reliability Engineer

Nelson Permanent Placements are working with a leading provider of engineering and reliability services, delivering high-quality predictive maintenance and diagnostics to a wide range of industrial clients. With a focus on equipment performance, safety, and longevity, we help customers maximise operational efficiency and minimise unplanned downtime.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Reliability Engineer to join our client’s expanding team, covering Oxford and the surrounding Southeast area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems, working hands-on with advanced monitoring technologies, and making a measurable impact on asset reliability. The role involves visiting client sites across the UK, which may include lone working on manned sites, overnight stays, and regular home working.

Key Responsibilities of this role as a Reliability Engineer you will be:

* Conduct vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasound, and other condition monitoring techniques.

* Diagnose equipment faults and recommend corrective actions to prevent unplanned downtime.

* Support the development and optimisation of predictive maintenance strategies.

* Produce clear, accurate technical reports and communicate findings to engineering and operations teams.

* Collaborate with maintenance, reliability, and production teams to drive continuous improvement.

* Maintain and calibrate condition monitoring equipment and software.

* Contribute to root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives.

* Install and service fixed continuous monitoring systems.

* Provide lubrication services for all rotating components.

Requirements of a Reliability Engineer you will:

* Experience in condition monitoring, reliability engineering, or rotating machinery diagnostics.

* Recognised engineering qualification, minimum Level 3; HNC or above desirable.

* Strong understanding of vibration analysis (Category II certification desirable).

* Familiarity with thermography, lubrication analysis, or ultrasound monitoring.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Confident communicator, able to translate technical findings into actionable insights.

* Self-motivated, organised, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Benefits of a Reliability Engineer:

* A Competitive salary.

* Company vehicle provided.

* Professional development and support for further certifications (e.g., Vibration Cat II to III, Thermography Level I & II).

* Opportunities to work with cutting-edge monitoring technologies.

* Comprehensive benefits package including health cash plan and private medical insurance.

* A supportive, forward-thinking engineering environment.

* Real influence on reliability strategy and asset performance.

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed