Reliability Lead

Job Description Job Title Reliability Lead Location MitchamShift Monday Friday DaysSo what's it all about?As our next Reliability Lead, you will be open minded, decisive and forward thinking, due to the nature of the fast-paced environment you will be working in.Working alongside skilled engineers, you will be responsible for not only leading the improvement and reliability of the onsite machinery, but you'll be an essential part of the engineering leadership team.The remit of the Reliability Lead will be to improve PPMs, reduce breakdowns, minimise downtime and improving overall asset performance and availability.You will also be heavily involved with analysing machinery, optimising maintenance strategies and implementing a continuous improvement mindset on site.The Key Requirements...Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineeringPrevious experience within a reliability roleGreen/ Yellow belt LEAN manufacturing processesLeadership experience, whether in a senior engineer, lead engineer or similar positionWell provide you with opportunities to learn new skills, grow and develop and we aim to provide our colleagues with a job for life! We have many long-serving colleagues, some with over 30 years' experience with us. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and friendly team environment.Benefits baked inAll colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits, heres a top crust taster of what we offer:Competitive annual leave and flexibility where possible for a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batteries.Three levels of pension schemes to suit your needs.Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App includes annual health checks, digital GP consultations, nutritional advice, and much more.Hovis Choice benefits platform for everyday savings, cashback and much more.At Hovis, we believe in embracing diversity and creating a welcoming workplace for everyone. Whether you're applying for a job or already part of our team, we promise to treat you with fairness, respect, and dignity. You will be valued and included here at Hovis. Does this sound like the right environment for you? If so, we would love to hear from you.To find out more about Hovis please visit our website and social media channels hovis.co.uk

Created: 2026-03-07