A globally leading chemical manufacturing company located in Lincolnshire is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join their team, offering a salary of up to £73,000 per annum.

The comprehensive benefits package includes a double-figure pension, annual bonus, hybrid working options, private medical insurance, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays including numerous other incentives.

As a Mechanical Reliability Engineer, you will be accountable for executing the asset integrity program and providing professional engineering support for the maintenance and reliability of mechanical systems.

You will play a leading role in identifying and implementing mechanical improvements to enhance maintainability, safety, production rate and quality, and reduce costs—all while ensuring compliance with site standards and external regulatory requirements.

Reliability Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead and manage improvement projects, optimising maintenance strategies and ensuring long-term asset integrity.


• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA/RCFA) and troubleshooting to resolve failures and improve plant reliability.


• Establish and oversee predictive and non-destructive testing programs, including vibration, thermography, and oil analysis.


• Represent maintenance in design and installation of new or modified equipment, ensuring compliance with statutory and site standards.


• Support cost reduction and lifecycle management by analysing maintenance costs, assessing equipment criticality, and recommending upgrades or replacements.

We are seeking a motivated individual with a Mechanical Engineering degree, preferably chartered or working towards chartered status, and membership of IMechE.

Experience in continuous process manufacturing, ideally within a top-tier COMAH site, is essential.

You will have demonstrable knowledge of legislative process safety systems, predictive and preventative maintenance strategies, and the ability to lead improvement initiatives.

Please apply direct for further information regarding this Reliability Engineer opportunity.