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Reliability Engineer
Reliability Engineer
Location: Smart Parc, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW
Shift: Rotating Suez shift pattern (0600–1800 & 1800–0600)
What’s On The Table For You?
- 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef meal boxes
- Free onsite parking (~90 EV spaces)
- Gym membership
- Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover)
- Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on fees)
- £500 referral bonus
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme
- Mental health support (first aiders + employee assistance programme)
- Opportunity to contribute to Employee Resource Groups: FreshVets, Black Heritage Network, NEU Network (Neurodiversity), GET (Gender Equality Team), FreshPride
About The Team
As a Reliability Engineer, you’ll ensure the maintenance, repairs, and improvements of both automated and non-automated systems on-site.
Key focus areas:
- Maximising equipment uptime and reliability
- Supporting preventive & reactive maintenance
- Troubleshooting automation systems, including conveyance and facilities equipment
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What You’ll Be Doing
Core Responsibilities
✅ Hands-on system monitoring & repair – Diagnose and resolve issues to maintain high equipment availability.
✅ Preventive & predictive maintenance – Perform routine checks on automation, robotics, and control systems.
✅ Root Cause Analysis (RCA) – Drive continuous improvement by identifying and addressing issue triggers.
✅ Documentation & systems compliance – Record all work in CMMS and modern checklists while maintaining health & safety standards.
✅ Contractor liaison – Oversee outsourced work to ensure project adherence.
✅ Mentorship & training – Guide junior engineers on best practices.
✅ Cross-functional contributions – Support projects and ad-hoc engineering tasks.
Who You Are
Technical Expertise Required
- Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (advantageous but not mandatory)
- Proven material handling, flow, and capacity analysis skills
- Hands-on experience with:
- PLC-controlled automation (programming, troubleshooting)
- HMIs & VFDs (installation, diagnostics, maintenance)
- Strong knowledge of electrical safety and cabling principles
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Key Skills & Attributes
- Analytical problem-solving – Fast debugging and decision-making in fast-paced environments
- Project management – Organisational skills with a focus on timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication
- Health & safety compliance – Adherence to food safety standards and proactive hazard reporting
Note: Independent right to work in the UK required. No petitions for sponsorship lively, please.
Next Steps
Your application will undergo review. If successful, Talent Acquisition will follow up within 2 weeks.
Health & Safety Reminder:
- Please don’t take — you must take reasonable care for yourself and others.
- Report any incidents or concerns immediately.
- A DBS check is required for this role. Misleading any application stage could void your employment.
Note for current HelloFresh employees: Discuss with your Line Manager before applying.
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