Reliability Engineer

1 month ago


Runcorn, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Howden Joinery is looking for a Reliability Engineer based at our manufacturing site in Runcorn, Cheshire. This is a days-based role in which you’ll be responsible for driving equipment reliability and availability improvements while coordinating activities to maximise benefits. 

You’ll work as part of a team, developing and implementing group systems and standards to improve manufacturing safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. 

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm 

Why join Howdens as a Reliability Engineer:

- Be part of a team driving group systems, standards and reliability.
- Be at the forefront of supporting the manufacturing processes to maintenance excellence.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Excellent opportunities to progress.

What will you be doing as a Reliability Engineer: 

• Integrate Health & Safety for yourself and others into daily work and identify areas to improve continuously.
• Assist in implementing the maintenance excellence strategy, focusing on driving improvements in equipment Reliability and Availability, and leading FMECA activities.
• Collaborate with the Planning team to achieve Maintenance Excellence objectives.
• Playing a pivotal role in the implementation and refinement of our group systems and standards.
• Identify Improvement tools and techniques to support Maintenance Excellence.
• Offer coaching and support to implement effective Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Exemplify a working style that actively engages, motivates, and fosters an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.

What do you need to qualify for the Reliability Engineer:

• A time-served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or equivalent qualification (e.g., HNC in Electrical Engineering or an apprenticeship in Automation/Controls).
• Proven interpersonal and technical skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams.
• Proven technical background in a high-speed manufacturing industry.
• Experience in Maintenance Excellence tools and techniques, such as FMECA.
• Experience in effective usage of a CMMS.
• Confident and articulate communicator.
• Ability to respond to changing priorities, displaying planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to problem-solve and analyse, and lead/coach teams on use of the necessary tools.
• Committed to root cause analysis and proactive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to foster teamwork to maximise the effectiveness of the relationship between Engineering and Operations, bringing about performance improvements across the site
• Working knowledge of H&S, environmental and legislative requirements.
• IT skills, including interfacing with PC-controlled machinery and working with preventative maintenance and SAP-based store systems.

About us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.  That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:
We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Reliability Engineer, then we are keen to hear from you.

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