Reliability Engineer

Job Description

Reliability Engineer
Chorley
Days Only (Mon‑Fri)

£50,000 per annum

Gap Technical is working in partnership with a well‑established and forward‑thinking organisation to recruit a Reliability Engineer. This is a site‑based role focused on improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and driving long‑term maintenance effectiveness. The role combines hands‑on engineering support with proactive reliability engineering, making it ideal for an experienced engineer looking to influence asset strategy while remaining technically involved.

• Support and implement Reliability‑Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) programmes
• Analyse asset and maintenance data to identify reliability risks and improvement opportunities
• Develop and monitor KPIs including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, and maintenance effectiveness
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA) on recurring failures
• Carry out Asset Care Assessments to identify gaps and risks within existing maintenance strategies
• Support condition monitoring activities such as vibration analysis, thermography, and oil analysis
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and adopt new reliability technologies
• Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to embed best practices
• Provide technical coaching and support to site‑based engineering teams

• Minimum 5 years' experience in maintenance, reliability, or engineering roles
• Strong knowledge of RCM, PdM, RCA, FMEA, and reliability engineering tools
• Hands‑on mechanical and electrical fault‑finding experience
• Experience working with CMMS systems such as SAP or Maximo
• Confident using data analysis tools including Excel and/or Power BI
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (ECITB / Comp Ex Ex11 advantageous)
• Level 3 Electrical qualification (NVQ / Diploma - 18th Edition desirable)
• Reliability certifications such as ARP, CMRP, or CRL
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification

Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website. If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Gap Technical, who are operating as an employment agency. Gap Technical is a specialist engineering recruitment consultancy, working in partnership with manufacturers and engineering organisations across the UK. We are committed to delivering high‑quality recruitment solutions while supporting candidates throughout the hiring process.

Closing Date: 12.02.2026