Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Lead Reliability Engineer for their Hereford facility, responsible for enhancing asset performance and reliability within a technologically advanced food manufacturing environment. The role involves leading a team, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring operational excellence through data-driven approaches
Job Summary
This role leads a team of Reliability Engineers to drive asset performance and engineering excellence across a major UK food manufacturing site.
The successful candidate will develop proactive maintenance strategies using predictive and condition-based methods to reduce unplanned downtime.
Avara Foods offers comprehensive training, a 6% pension, 31 days holiday, and private medical health cover as part of their benefits package.
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Avara Foods Ltd is seeking a Lead Reliability Engineer for their Hereford facility, responsible for enhancing asset performance and reliability within a technologically advanced food manufacturing environment. The role involves leading a team, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring operational excellence through data-driven approaches.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
HND or above in Engineering
Reliability leadership experience
CMMS and asset management knowledge
OEE, MTBF, MTTR metrics understanding
Proven coaching and influencing skills
Nice-to-have
RCM, FMEA, TPM reliability tools
NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
CAD experience and contractor management
Large-scale manufacturing site experience
Key Requirements
HND or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
FMCG or manufacturing leadership experience
No avian pets, poultry, or porcine ownership required