Reliability Engineer

Premier Foods

  • Ashford, Kent
  • £55,000-57,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Title Reliability EngineerLocation Ashford, TN24 0LUSalary £55k - £57k per annum dependant on experienceA full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Ashford site for a Senior Reliability Engineer to join the team. You will be responsible for determining and providing the correct maintenance strategy for the site equipment; this involves optimising preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.The successful candidate will:
  • Produce and optimise a timely and deliverable cost effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to optimise the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets
Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliabilityUtilise Reliability Engineering tools such as CMMS, Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Risk Based Inspections (RBI), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), PM Plan optimisation's, equipment history analysis, failure predictions, predictive maintenance techniques and other to maximise equipment reliability.Conducting routine inspections of equipment and systems to maintain operational efficiency, identifying faults and implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime.Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM'sTo support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies.Provide technical input into the design and installation of new equipment and provide effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital PlanSupport future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programmeCollaborating with the wider Engineering team to ensure best practices are followed.Recording and analysing data related to equipment performance and reliability.Training other team members on reliability principles and practices.Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the department.What we need from you:
  • HNC / Degree in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines.
Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of food manufacturing (mixing / packing) & Process equipment.Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidanceA broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgradesAbility to demonstrate driving change and implementing new ways of working.Strong knowledge of reliability principles and maintenance strategies.Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniquesPC literacy with Microsoft applications including ExcelEffective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectlySelf- starter and able to work with minimum supervisionDemonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issuesWhat we offer in return:
  • Up to 7.5% pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Staff discount shop on site
  • Free on site parking
  • Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
  • Sharesave Scheme
  • Other salary sacrifice benefits
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