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Senior Reliability Engineer

Pursuit Executive Recruitment Ltd
Rainham · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£50,000 – £51,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Rainham, Greater London
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
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
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