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Posted 02 August, 2026

Reliability Engineer

Premier Foods
Barnsley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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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.

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What you will be doing:

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  • 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
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  • Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM’s
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  • 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.
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  • Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan
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  • Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme
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What we need from you:

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  • Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bakery (mixing /depositing / ovens / packing) & Process equipment.
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  • Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
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  • 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
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  • Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniques
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  • Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly
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  • Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues
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What we offer in return:

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  • Salary up to £55,000 per annum
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  • Shifts Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (need to be flexible around business requirements)
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  • Up to 7.5% pension contribution
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  • Life assurance
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  • Staff discount shop on site
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  • Free on site parking
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  • Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
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  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
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  • Sharesave Scheme
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