About the role
As a Reliability Engineer, you will be a vital part of our operational team, defining and implementing best-in-class maintenance strategies to ensure production schedules are met. You will support packaging lines and assets to ensure compliance with statutory requirements while driving performance and reliability.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement asset maintenance plans to meet performance targets and compliance standards.
- Create long-term maintenance strategies, particularly the development and execution of preventative maintenance, based on asset condition, industry best practice and HEINEKEN standards.
- Lead AM (Standard Improvement Teams) to optimize and standardize maintenance plans.
- Manage changes within your area to minimize operational risks involving safety, quality and reliability.
- Support the identification and transfer of basic maintenance tasks to operations through coaching and supporting TPM AM Teams, including quality inspection and Q-points.
- Support Shift Maintenance Technicians with breakdown analysis through to implementation of countermeasures to prevent recurrence of losses.
- Drive technical support and coaching for Operators and Shift Maintenance Technicians.
- Execute maintenance standards (HACS) to the highest standard on time and in full, optimizing them through a continuous improvement mindset.
- Support unplanned downtime reduction through the application of minor stop analysis.
- Benchmark maintenance strategies internally and externally to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Build strong relationships with key service providers to drive performance improvements.
- Lead investment proposals to enhance reliability, lower costs and ensure compliance.
Who we're looking for
- Strong experience with high-speed process or packaging machinery, ideally in FMCG.
- In-depth knowledge of modern maintenance techniques, including FMECA and RCM.
- Proven problem-solving skills using LEAN, TPM or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Ability to drive change, implement improvements and work collaboratively across teams.
About the team
You will be part of HEINEKEN UK's Supply Chain function and based within the broader packaging team, focused on keeping bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Double-matched pension up to 10%
- 32 days' holiday plus three listed public holidays
- Life assurance
- Optional private medical insurance
- Free ciders and beers, including low- and zero-alcohol options
- Retail discounts
- Wellbeing support and colleague networks
- Comprehensive development opportunities
Application
Please apply before the closing date of 8th September. HEINEKEN UK may close the vacancy early if it receives a high number of applications. Accessibility support is available during the application process via the contact email provided on the source page.