Senior Reliability Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Rainham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Senior Reliability Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing
Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Reliability Engineer to step into a lead position having had previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
Genuine Career growth and opportunity
Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks
Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
What You'll Be Doing - Senior Reliability Engineer
In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site.
You'll be the go-to engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
You'll be:
Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping maintenance activity up to date
Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance work
Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime
Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned maintenance activities
Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
What You'll Need to Bring
We're looking for someone practical, reliable and confident in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
Hands-on maintenance background (not just theory)
Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
Strong communication and team working skills
A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
Qualifications Required for Senior Reliability Engineer
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent electrical qualification)
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment
FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
Why This Role?
Work for a leading FMCG organisation
Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you
Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Reliability Engineer to step into a lead position having had previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
Genuine Career growth and opportunity
Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks
Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
What You'll Be Doing - Senior Reliability Engineer
In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site.
You'll be the go-to engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
You'll be:
Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping maintenance activity up to date
Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance work
Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime
Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned maintenance activities
Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
What You'll Need to Bring
We're looking for someone practical, reliable and confident in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
Hands-on maintenance background (not just theory)
Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
Strong communication and team working skills
A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
Qualifications Required for Senior Reliability Engineer
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent electrical qualification)
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment
FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
Why This Role?
Work for a leading FMCG organisation
Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225392128
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Senior Reliability Engineer
Posted on Jul 20, 2026 by CV-Library
Rainham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Senior Reliability Engineer - FMCG Manufacturing
Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Reliability Engineer to step into a lead position having had previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
Genuine Career growth and opportunity
Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks
Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
What You'll Be Doing - Senior Reliability Engineer
In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site.
You'll be the go-to engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
You'll be:
Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping maintenance activity up to date
Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance work
Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime
Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned maintenance activities
Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
What You'll Need to Bring
We're looking for someone practical, reliable and confident in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
Hands-on maintenance background (not just theory)
Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
Strong communication and team working skills
A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
Qualifications Required for Senior Reliability Engineer
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent electrical qualification)
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment
FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
Why This Role?
Work for a leading FMCG organisation
Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you
Working on behalf of a leading FMCG manufacturer, this is an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Reliability Engineer to step into a lead position having had previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
Competitive salary + annual shift allowance
Genuine Career growth and opportunity
Shift-based role with rotation every 2 weeks
Day Shift: 06:00 - 14:00
Evening Shift: 14:00 - 22:00
Please note; due to the shifts and location of our client, you must be a driver and not rely on public transport.
What You'll Be Doing - Senior Reliability Engineer
In this role, you won't just maintain equipment - you'll help drive reliability across the site.
You'll be the go-to engineering lead on shift, supporting both your team and production to keep everything running safely and efficiently.
You'll be:
Taking ownership of CMMS work orders and keeping maintenance activity up to date
Leading and supporting PPM and reactive maintenance work
Diagnosing and fixing mechanical and electrical faults to reduce downtime
Working closely with production teams to hit performance targets
Supporting shutdowns, overhauls and planned maintenance activities
Coordinating contractors and making sure work is done safely and correctly
Driving continuous improvement ideas that make the site better every day
Supporting and developing shift engineers through coaching and training
Making sure safety, GMP and food safety standards are always met
Keeping tools, equipment and critical plant in top condition
What You'll Need to Bring
We're looking for someone practical, reliable and confident in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
Experience in a production or manufacturing engineering environment
Hands-on maintenance background (not just theory)
Confidence supervising engineers or contractors on shift
Good understanding of health & safety standards (IOSH desirable)
Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic IT tools
Strong communication and team working skills
A proactive, "fix it properly" mindset
Qualifications Required for Senior Reliability Engineer
Engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (or equivalent electrical qualification)
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance of production equipment
FLT licence (nice to have, not essential)
Why This Role?
Work for a leading FMCG organisation
Step into a leadership role while staying hands-on
Influence how reliability and maintenance are delivered on site
Work in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing environment
Be part of a team that values safety, quality and improvement
Develop your skills with ongoing training and career progression
Interested?
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225392128
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