Senior Reliability Engineer

Senior Reliability Engineer - FMCG ManufacturingWorking 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 EngineerIn 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 BringWe'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.