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.
\n\nWhat 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 \n
- Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM’s \n
- 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. \n
- Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan \n
- Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme \n
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. \n
- Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance \n
- 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 \n
- Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniques \n
- Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly \n
- Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues \n
What we offer in return:
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- Salary up to £55,000 per annum \n
- Shifts Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (need to be flexible around business requirements) \n
- Up to 7.5% pension contribution \n
- Life assurance \n
- Staff discount shop on site \n
- Free on site parking \n
- Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers \n
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n
- Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits \n
- Sharesave Scheme \n
