Reliability Engineer

Reliability Engineer

Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling

Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00)

A full time, permanent opportunity has arisen at our Barnsley site for a 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
• Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM’s
• To 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.
• Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan
• Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme

What we need from you:

• Apprentice trained in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines.
• Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance   and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bakery (mixing /depositing / ovens / packing) & Process equipment.
• Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
• A broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organisational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades
• Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniques
• PC literacy with Microsoft applications including Excel
• Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly
• Self- starter and able to work with minimum supervision
• Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues

What 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 
• Early finish on a Friday

A great British food company 

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.