PREMIER UK FOODS LIMITED
Reliability Engineer
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Reliability Engineer
Job Opportunity: Reliability Engineer
Based in Carlton, Barnsley, S71 3HF - The home of Mr Kipling
Salary: up to £55,000 per annum
Permanent, Full time (39 hours per week)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 31st May 2026
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 optimizing preventative and proactive maintenance against reliability and cost objectives.
What you will be doing:
- Produce and optimize a timely and deliverable cost-effective maintenance programme for your manufacturing function to optimize the reliability of all electrical and mechanical assets
- Act as the lead for escalating maintenance or breakdown support from OEM's
- Support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilization of engineering equipment in order to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies
- Ensure effective maintenance plans (including technical docs, Maintenance Operating Procedures), in the delivery of the Site Capital Plan
- Support future CAPEX plan development through analysis of machine obsolescence programme
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What we need from you:
- Apprentice trained in electrical / mechanical or Automation disciplines
- Strong functional knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Automation maintenance and be able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of Bakery (mixing /depositing / ovens / packing) & Process equipment
- Understanding of Original Equipment Manufacturer Asset Care guidance
- A broad knowledge of the asset care systems and be able to demonstrate strong organizational/planning skills relevant to planning overhaul activity and machine upgrades
- Able to demonstrate the use of problem solving tools and techniques
- Effective communication skills at all levels with the ability to influence and lead groups directly and indirectly
- Demonstrated experience in analysing complex operational issues
- Experience in food manufacturing is desirable
What we offer in return:
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum
- Shifts Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (need to be flexible around business requirements)
- Up to 7.5% pension contribution
- Life assurance
- Staff discount shop on site
- Free on site parking
- Access to "The Hamper", with discounts at hundreds of nationwide retailers
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and Other Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Sharesave Scheme
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A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier Foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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