Reliability Engineer - Drive Proactive Maintenance in a Thriving Environment
Cambridgeshire - Monday-Friday
Are you ready to transform the way maintenance is managed? This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created Reliability Engineer role - one that's central to a broader shift from reactive breakdowns to data-led, proactive maintenance.
Working for a long-established food manufacturer known for its strong team culture and low staff turnover, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of their engineering strategy.
Why This Role?
* Hands-On Experience - Develop valuable skills across admin, budgeting, supplier management, and maintenance coordination.
* Supportive Team Environment - Join a collaborative, people-first team that values proactive thinking and problem-solving.
* Varied & Engaging Work - No two days are the same. Expect a blend of technical, logistical, and improvement-focused tasks.
* Job Stability & Benefits - Work for a stable, people-focused company with long-term career prospects and a strong rewards package.
Salary & Benefits
While the initial salary is benchmarked around shift engineer level, the value of this role is recognised - and there's a conversation to be had for the right person. In addition, you'll benefit from:
* Salary - Competitive and up for discussion
* Annual Bonus - Based on company performance
* Health Cash Plan (Level 1) & 24/7 GP Access (Dr Line)
* Life Assurance - 4x annual salary
* Company Sick Pay - Up to 8 weeks
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
* Free EV Charging
* Buy Holiday Scheme - Up to 5 additional days
* Reward Gateway - Full employee discount scheme
* Pension - 4% employer match
What You'll Be Doing
This full-time, Monday-to-Friday role is all about system optimisation and engineering insight. You'll be:
* Enhancing and developing the current maintenance management system (Shire Pirana)
* Leading criticality assessments and tracking Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
* Analysing breakdown data to optimise Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)
* Collaborating with TPM and FMEA teams to embed smarter practices
* Working closely with stores admin to ensure critical spares availability
* Championing a shift from reactive to preventative maintenance thinking across the team
Who We're Looking For
You'll come from an engineering background and ideally have hands-on maintenance experience - but this role isn't about fixing machines. It's about building a smarter, more reliable operation.
You'll stand out if you:
* Have experience with Shire Pirana or similar maintenance/CMMS platforms (Excel-based systems also welcome)
* Are confident interpreting engineering data and influencing shop floor behaviour
* Have a keen eye for process improvement and a passion for continuous development
Ready to Build Something Bigger Than Yourself?
This role isn't just about maintenance - it's about creating long-term reliability and being part of a supportive team that's building a better way of working.
If that sounds like you, drop Jake@MorePeople.co.uk a message to find out more or register your interest confidentially.
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