Reliability Engineer
Posted Jun 1, 2026
Job Title: Reliability Engineer
Location: Smart parc, Spondon, Derby DE21 7HW
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30
Let's Discuss What's On The Table For You:
- 70% off HelloFresh or Green Chef boxes
- Free onsite parking (including ~90 EV spaces)
- Gym membership
- Bupa private medical insurance (including dental & family cover options)
- Nursery support scheme (save up to 40% on your nursery fees)
- Earn up to £500 with our Referral Program
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group Life Assurance
- Company pension scheme
- Mental health first aiders and an employee assistance programme
Play a key part in supporting our Employee Resource Groups: FreshVets, Black Heritage Network, NEU Network (Neurodiversity), GET (Gender Equality Team) and FreshPride
About the job:
This role is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, repairs, and improvements of both automated and non-automated systems on-site. The Reliability Engineer will work to ensure maximum uptime and reliability of equipment while actively participating in both preventive and reactive maintenance tasks. This role will also support automation systems, including conveyance and facilities equipment. - Actively monitor, troubleshoot, and repair systems to provide a high level of equipment availability. - Perform routine maintenance on automation, robotics, and control panels. - Diagnose and address issues in out-of-service equipment; escalate complex issues as necessary. - Record all work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate. - Work with contractors to ensure projects are completed to specification, addressing performance issues as needed. - Participate in cross-functional projects as required. - Engage in predictive maintenance activities to maintain machine uptime for operational needs. - Provide training and mentorship to Junior Engineers on reliability practices and techniques. - Adhere to and support food safety and health & safety standards. - Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for continuous improvement.