About the Company: Our client delivers cutting-edge reliability, condition monitoring, and integrity solutions to industries including manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, polymer, petrochemical, and FMCG. Their mission is to help businesses maximise asset performance, minimise downtime, and achieve operational excellence.
Role Overview
They are seeking an experienced Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) Engineer / Vibration Analyst to join their growing Reliability Engineering team. The successful candidate will perform vibration analysis and condition monitoring on critical rotating machinery, providing insights and actionable recommendations to improve asset reliability. This role blends field-based data collection with office-based analysis and reporting, supporting multiple client sites across the UK and occasionally abroad.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform vibration analysis in line with CAT II / VA2 standards on rotating machinery and critical assets.
* Collect, analyse, and interpret condition monitoring data including vibration, thermography, ultrasound, and oil analysis (as applicable).
* Diagnose equipment faults, identify failure modes, and provide actionable recommendations to improve asset health.
* Produce detailed technical reports and communicate findings to clients in a clear and professional manner.
* Support root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvement projects.
* Work closely with clients to develop and deliver condition monitoring programmes tailored to their operational needs.
* Assist in building digital asset health records to feed into PSW's wider Reliability and Integrity solutions.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards across all work activities.
* Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the PSW Integrity team.
Essential Requirements
* CAT II / VA2 certification with 3–5 years’ Condition Based Monitoring Engineer /Vibration Analyst experience (May consider candidates with CAT1 certification with extensive vibration analysis experience).
* Strong vibration analytical ability and proven report writing skills (rotating equipment (pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes, turbines, etc.).
* Proven ability to diagnose common fault conditions such as imbalance, misalignment, bearing defects, and resonance issues.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-focused recommendations.
* Strong health, safety, and quality awareness.
* Full UK driver’s licence.
* Strong customer service and client-facing skills.
* Willingness to travel to client sites (25% UK and international).
* Office hours: 08:00–16:00.
Preferred Requirements
* Security Clearance (SC).
* Exposure to complementary CBM techniques (thermography, ultrasound, oil analysis).
* Knowledge of Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), FMEA, or broader reliability engineering practices.
* Familiarity with digital condition monitoring platforms and remote monitoring tools.
* Experience working in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, polymer, or petrochemical industries.
What is on Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across multiple industries.
* Professional development, further CBM/ISO certification training, and career progression within a growing consultancy.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment, with exposure to advanced reliability engineering solutions.
* Chance to make a real impact by improving asset reliability and sustainability for global clients
Diversity & Inclusion
Our client believes that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. They are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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