Job Description
Job Title:  Reliability Engineer
Company:  Allied Bakeries
Requisition ID:  3940
Job Location:  West Brom
Posting Start Date:  29/05/2026
Posting End Date:  19/06/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Engineering
Job Description: 

Overview of role

Location: West Bromwich, West Midlands 

 

As Reliability Engineer, you’ll take ownership of engineering performance within a designated area of the site, ensuring machinery, systems, and services operate safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing effective maintenance strategies
  • Driving improvements in plant reliability, efficiency, and product quality
  • Leading continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and costs
  • Managing planned preventative maintenance schedules
  • Carrying out and supporting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations
  • Presenting weekly engineering KPIs and performance updates
  • Supporting manufacturing teams to maximise plant output
  • Managing contractors and plant overhauls in line with RAMS and site standards
  • Ensuring engineering procedures and documentation remain audit compliant
  • Supporting a strong Health & Safety culture across site

Who we are looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical engineering knowledge with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

 

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline
  • City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent)
  • Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
  • Project engineering experience
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good IT and PC literacy
  • Ability to influence, engage, and work collaboratively across teams

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where engineering plays a critical role in operational success. You’ll have the chance to make a real impact, work on continuous improvement projects, and contribute to a culture focused on safety, reliability, and performance.

If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team that values innovation and improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

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