Up to £50991.00 per annum
About the Role
The Reliability Engineer position based in Wigan is a permanent, full-time role offering up to £50,991.00 per annum. Reporting to a manufacturing organisation in the North West, this post focuses on enhancing plant performance and minimising downtime through continuous improvement. You will develop reliability-centred maintenance strategies, analyse equipment failure trends, and collaborate across maintenance, production, and engineering teams to optimise asset efficiency. Key responsibilities include embedding reliability strategies and driving improvements across production and utility assets. This role requires strong analytical skills and experience in reliability engineering within a manufacturing setting.
Reliability Engineer
Appley Bridge (North West)
Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Reliability Engineer to join a well-established and growing manufacturing organisation in the North West. This is a key role focused on improving plant performance, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement across production and utility assets.
You''ll play a pivotal role in developing and embedding reliability strategies, working cross-functionally with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to optimise asset performance and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability andamp; Continuous Improvement
- Develop and implement reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) strategies
- Analyse equipment failures and downtime trends to identify improvement opportunities
- Lead reliability and continuous improvement projects
- Implement preventive (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programmes
Analysis andamp; Performance
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA) investigations
- Deliver Failure Modes, Effects andamp; Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
- Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
- Analyse maintenance KPIs and generate performance reports
Asset andamp; Maintenance Management
- Develop and maintain the site asset register within the CMMS
- Perform equipment criticality assessments to prioritise maintenance activity
- Improve maintenance planning, scheduling, and spare parts strategies
- Support condition monitoring activities (e.g. vibration, thermography, ultrasound)
Collaboration andamp; Safety
- Work closely with engineering, operations, stores, and HSE teams
- Support safe working practices and risk assessments
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
About You
We''re looking for an analytical and proactive engineer with a strong background in manufacturing environments.
You will ideally have:
- Engineering qualification (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a reliability, maintenance, or asset-focused role
- Strong knowledge of:
- RCA / RCFA methodologies
- FMECA / FMEA
- Preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
- Experience using CMMS and analysing maintenance data
- Familiarity with condition monitoring techniques (vibration, thermography, etc.)
- Experience in processing or heavy manufacturing industries
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
What''s on Offer
- Opportunity to make a real impact on plant performance and reliability
- A collaborative and supportive engineering environment
- Ongoing development and exposure to best-in-class reliability practices
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply Now
If you''re a Reliability Engineer (or similar) looking for your next challenge in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we''d love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
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