Reliability Engineer

• Location: Northumberland
• Salary: Up to £46,500
• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 35.5 hours per week, early finish Fridays

Day-to-day of the role:

• Apply a range of reliability engineering methodologies and tools to improve asset performance, including maintenance systems, risk-based approaches, and failure analysis techniques.
• Gather, interpret, and evaluate equipment performance data to identify failure patterns and support reliability improvements.
• Produce clear reports outlining reliability insights, trends, and practical recommendations to enhance performance.
• Develop and refine planned and predictive maintenance programmes to ensure consistent plant availability.
• Drive continuous improvement activities aimed at increasing overall equipment effectiveness and operational performance.
• Take ownership of reliability-focused projects, ensuring delivery through to completion.
• Maintain accurate asset records, including equipment criticality assessments and long-term lifecycle planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree, NVQ Level 4, ONC/HNC, BTEC, or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Proficiency with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Fiix).
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategies including preventive, predictive, and reliability-centred maintenance (RCM).
• Appreciation of mechanical and electrical systems, industrial equipment, and facility operations.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus fixed days at Christmas and all standard bank holidays.
• Pension scheme (salary sacrifice) with employer contributions up to 9%, depending on employee contributions.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company sick pay based on length of service.
• Life insurance at 5× annual salary.
• Subsidised staff canteen.

To apply for the Reliability Engineer position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.