At ERIKS, our Reliability Team is at the heart of our mission to keep industry moving. We partner with customers across sectors to improve the performance, longevity, and efficiency of their equipment. From condition monitoring and root cause analysis to predictive maintenance strategies, we combine engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to prevent failure before it happens.
Our team doesn’t just respond to problems – we anticipate them, offering data-driven insights and tailored solutions that reduce unplanned downtime, optimise asset life cycles, and save our customers time and money. If you're passionate about proactive engineering, innovation, and helping businesses operate at their best, this is the team for you.
Location: Scarborough
ABOUT THE JOB.
As a Reliability Lead for ERIKS, you will be dedicated to one of our clients in the frozen foods industry, a well-established household brand for over 60 years. You will drive reliability improvement programs across the plant, using data analysis (Power BI and SAP) to work closely with plant teams to reduce food safety and maintenance incidents, embodying the principle that prevention is better than cure.
You’ll lead onsite maintenance improvements to reduce downtime, enhance asset reliability, and optimize maintenance lifecycle costs. You will conduct root cause analysis and deliver actionable recommendations for the client.
You will manage a small team of technicians responsible for vibration data collection, lubrication routines, and ad-hoc engineering services.
About the role:
* Analyzing equipment failure data to identify patterns and trends.
* Conducting root cause analysis to determine underlying issues.
* Developing and implementing new maintenance procedures.
* Designing procedures for monitoring and testing equipment.
* Finding new technologies and processes to improve equipment performance.
* Developing and delivering training programs for staff.
* Collaborating across departments to integrate reliability into all operations.
* Ensuring safety and adherence to company policies.
* Improving uptime and reducing maintenance costs through optimal asset management.
* Identifying pain points and developing improvement strategies.
* Working with the Shift Operations team to address plant issues promptly.
* Understanding plant processes and bottlenecks to prioritize work.
* Utilizing support functions and expertise to develop solutions.
* Engaging with OEMs, contractors, and specialists for improvements.
Hours of work:
* 07:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
* 1-hour lunch break
* Total hours: 42.5 per week
Key Skills, Experience & Requirements:
* HNC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical discipline – Essential
* IOSH Managing Safely/NEBOSH General Certificate – Advantageous (training can be provided)
* FMCG experience, especially in food industry – Advantageous
* SAP and Power BI knowledge – Preferable
* Results-driven and self-managing
* Broad engineering fundamentals knowledge
* Experience with CMMS review and improvement – Essential
What’s in it for you?
Alongside a competitive salary, our benefits support your career, wellbeing, and life beyond work, including:
* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with options to buy extra days
* Paid wellbeing day annually
* Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP, counselling, and wellness support
* Sick pay, pension scheme, life assurance, private medical insurance
* Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced parental leave, fertility support
Who are we?
We’re ERIKS, a leading industrial service provider committed to making industry work better. With 170 sites across the UK and Ireland, we deliver innovative solutions and technical expertise to keep industry moving forward. We foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging, where everyone can find purpose and opportunity.
So… what are you waiting for?
Join us to build something remarkable. ERIKS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Our mission is to make industry work better, powered by our people.
From reducing CO2 emissions to supporting global food manufacturers, our team plays a vital role in creating solutions that matter. Join us and be part of making industry work better every day.
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