Unilever

Food Manufacturing

ReliabilityEngineer

Burton, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Reliability Engineer at Unilever. Skills: Maintenance Strategy, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Preventive Maintenance. Deliver maintenance strategy. Support short-term results”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimise breakdowns; Improve performance; Deliver higher results

Industry & Context.

Food Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting faults; Root cause analysis; Decision maker

Eligibility Requirements

Confined Space trained

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

NVQ L3 in Engineering, Post Apprenticeship skill level, Knowledge and proven experience working with process equipment, Instrumentation and Control Skills, Mechanical Skills (Pump, conveyor and valve repairs), Previous experience report writing, Conducting data analysis, Mechanical calculation experience, Decision maker, Coach to the team, Contractor management, Self-manage workload

Nice to Have

Electrical Skills, Diagnostic Technician, Programme Logic Control qualifications (Siemens S5/Siemens S7/TIA Portal/ PCS7), Knowledge about process safety, Machinery safety, PSSR, SAP experience, Confined Space trained (Entry / Permit issuing), Vibration Analysis Experience

What You'll Do.

Deliver maintenance strategy

Support short-term results

Define preventive maintenance strategy

Recommend design improvements

Lead machine technical review

Prioritize abnormalities

Resolve abnormalities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work well as part of a team; Lead, coach, and mentor Shift Engineers; Coach Technical Operators; Support other team members; Deliver higher results for the line; Lead contractor activities

Communication Scope

Excellent communicator

Full Job Description

**Job Title: Reliability Engineer** **Business Function: Supply Chain** **Location: Burton Factory** **JOB PURPOSE** **** This is a fantastic opportunity to join our famous Marmite site and become part of an enthusiastic and brand-driven team in the Burton-on-Trent Unilever factory as we are seeking experienced individuals to drive our business improvement. **RESPONSIBILITIES** * You will be a key member of the team, involved in delivering the medium and long-term maintenance strategy for the factory, whilst supporting the short-term results. * You will be responsible for running diagnostics and troubleshooting faults as and when they occur through root cause analysis and defining the preventive maintenance strategy to minimise breakdowns. * You will be able to have a proactive approach to recommend design improvements, and lead machine technical review to improve performance. * You will be responsible for prioritising and resolving the abnormalities of the line. * Lead, coach, and mentor the Shift Engineers and Technical Operators with a flexible approach. **ALL ABOUT YOU** **** **Essential** * You will have a NVQ L3 in Engineering and Post Apprenticeship skill level * Knowledge and proven experience working with process equipment ideally within a food manufacturing environment * An excellent communicator able to work well as part of a team * Instrumentation and Control Skills * Mechanical Skills (Pump, conveyor and valve repairs) * You will have had previous experience report writing, conducting data analysis and mechanical calculation experience * You will be a decision maker - Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact the plan for the week. * You will be a coach to the team - using WCM/TPM tools to support other team members and deliver higher results for the line. * You will be leading contractor activities following safety and quality rules, so you need previous experience in contractor management. * You will be able to self-manage your workloa

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