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Job Title: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead
Location: Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £53,000 + 10% Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-time (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours/week)
Industry: FMCG Manufacturing
Are you an experienced Engineer with a passion for driving reliability maintenance improvements and leading impactful onsite engineering projects?
Join a global leader in FMCG manufacturer at a state-of-the-art facility in Manchester, where engineering innovation, growth, and operational excellence are the core focus.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary: £50,000 - £53,000 + 10% bonus
- 33 days holiday + Life assurance
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Health care plan & retailer discounts
- Long service awards, bike scheme, and enhanced parental leave
- Join a globally recognized brand with an entrepreneurial work environment.
- Work at an automated, award-winning facility known for best-in-class engineering standards.
Your Role: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead
As an Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in boosting our engineering and operational efficiency through cutting-edge projects.
You will:
- Lead CAPEX and reliability-focused projects to improve machine performance and reduce downtime
- Deliver continuous improvement strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen methodologies
- Analyze maintenance data and develop KPIs to enhance equipment reliability
- Provide technical engineering support for troubleshooting and optimizing processes
- Manage the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from design to installation and commissioning
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Spearhead the maintenance reliability plan and ensure compliance with engineering standards
What We're Looking For: Engineering Projects & Reliability Lead
- Engineering degree or equivalent (HNC/NVQ Level 3)
- Experience in FMCG or fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Proficiency in Lean/Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Proven track record in managing engineering projects and reliability improvement initiatives
- Ability to analyse data and develop actionable insights for performance improvement.
- Knowledge of engineering standards, project management tools, and process optimization
Bonus Skills:
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
- Project management certification (PRINCE2 or similar)
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Be part of a dedicated team that's setting world-class engineering standards. Apply now to join a company where your skills will make a direct impact on driving innovation and reliability.
To Apply: Contact Mike Butler at or send your CV to
Candidates with experience in similar roles like Reliability Engineer, Project Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, or Asset Care Engineer, Reliability & Continuous Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement & Reliability Engineer, Manufacturing Reliability Engineer, Engineering Reliability & Improvement Specialist are encouraged to apply.
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