Senior Reliability Engineer

Senior Reliability Engineer 

Location - Howden, East Yorkshire 

Contract - Permanent 

Reporting to - Maintenance Manager 

Shift - Days (Monday- Friday) 

Howdens Joinery is searching for an experienced and driven Senior Reliability Engineer to join our state-of-the-art manufacturing site in Howden East Yorkshire, and Shape the Future of Reliability Engineering. As part of a dedicated team, you will play a crucial role in enhancing equipment reliability, driving improvements in productivity, safety, and overall operational efficiency. 

Working as part of a large, experienced Engineering function, you’ll lead a team focused on enhancing manufacturing performance. As a Senior Reliability Engineer, you will spearhead projects aimed at improving reliability, safety, and efficiency, while coordinating efforts to maximise the benefits of our cutting-edge operations. 

Why join us as a Senior Reliability Engineer:

• Exciting role within Reliability Engineering, working with an experienced, dedicated team.
• Day Shifts (Monday to Friday)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• Excellent development opportunities
• Chance to be part of one of the UK’s top 10 Best Big Companies to Work For

What you will be doing as a Senior Reliability Engineer:

• Leading and mentoring the Reliability Technician team, ensuring their work aligns with production goals, engineering requirements, and health and safety standards.
• Driving the continuous improvement of equipment reliability and availability by leading Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) activities.
• Collaborating closely with Planning and Maintenance teams to meet Maintenance Excellence objectives.
• Playing a pivotal role in the implementation and refinement of our group standards, acting as a key supporter for Maintenance Managers.
• Identifying and applying advanced tools and techniques for improving maintenance practices and reliability outcomes.
• Championing Root Cause Analysis processes, providing guidance and coaching to ensure effective problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What do you need to qualify:

• A time-served Electrical/Mechanical Engineer or equivalent qualification (e.g., HNC in Electrical Engineering or an apprenticeship in Automation/Controls).
• Strong technical experience within high-speed manufacturing environments, including knowledge of Maintenance Excellence tools such as FMECA.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team toward shared objectives.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, and drive improvements through teamwork and collaboration between Engineering and Operations.
• Familiarity with utilities (gas, water, high-pressure boiler systems) and safety/environmental legislation.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with PC-controlled machinery, preventative maintenance systems, and SAP-based stores.
• Passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to creating a safe, efficient, and high-performing workplace.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Free lunch at our onsite canteen
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

About us:

At Howdens, we create worthwhile careers for all, and we’re 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.

How to apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead transformative changes in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we’re keen to hear from you.

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