Reliability Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Reliability Technician to maximise equipment availability, extend asset life and support cost‑effective maintenance strategies at our manufacturing site. The role combines condition‑monitoring, structured problem‑solving and engineering judgement to drive sustainable improvements and optimise asset performance.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct condition monitoring activities including vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic monitoring and oil analysis.
• Perform regular inspections of plant and equipment to identify emerging issues and potential failures.
• Collect, manage and analyse condition monitoring data to spot trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Diagnose equipment faults, determine root causes using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Support precision maintenance tasks such as alignment, balancing and lubrication improvements.
• Develop and maintain lubrication and oil analysis programmes.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations to aid maintenance planning and asset management decisions.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure identified defects are effectively addressed.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by proactively identifying equipment‑related risks.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in reliability, maintenance or asset care within dairy, food manufacturing or a similar industrial environment.
• Experience with vibration analysis (CAT 2 preferred), thermography, ultrasonic monitoring and oil analysis.
• Strong understanding of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Experience applying Reliability‑Centred Maintenance (RCM) and CRMP methodologies.
• Knowledge of food safety requirements and HACCP systems.
• Relevant mechanical or electrical trade qualification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Vibration analysis
• Thermography
• Ultrasonic monitoring
• Oil analysis
• Reliability‑Centred Maintenance (RCM)
• Condition monitoring
• Alignment and balancing
• Lubrication programmes
• Preventive and predictive maintenance