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Reliability Engineer

About The Role

Reliability Engineer

Working hours Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements including part time will be considered)

Permanent

Salary up to £53,800 per year (depending on experience)

Location Howdon, Newcastle upon Tyne as well as flexible locations across North East region

We have an exciting opportunity for a Reliability Engineer to join Northumbrian Water’s Maintenance and Reliability Engineering (MRE) team. Reporting to the Reliability Engineering Manager, this role is pivotal in reducing equipment breakdowns across NWG’s Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation asset base. By resolving recurring issues, applying predictive maintenance techniques, and refining strategies, you will improve asset reliability and support the company’s long-term goals.

Guided by advanced analytics, you will identify equipment failure trends and lead root cause investigations to deliver actionable recommendations. You will spearhead initiatives across the business and supply chain to embed best practices in asset maintenance, driving cultural change and fostering innovation.

The Reliability Engineer delivers industry-leading outcomes by applying technical rigor to asset management and developing robust maintenance strategies. Using advanced condition monitoring techniques—including ultrasound, vibration analysis, and current signature analysis—you will proactively prevent critical failures.

You will influence investment decisions to ensure sustainable, financially optimised outcomes aligned with business objectives. Leveraging your technical expertise, you will shape standards for design, operation, repair, and maintenance to address systemic issues.

About You

You have proven experience in maintenance and reliability engineering with EMI equipment, supported by a HNC or Degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering.

You possess a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and ICA systems, with advanced skills in fault diagnosis and implementing effective solutions.

You bring in-depth knowledge of drivetrain failure modes and expertise in troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

You are proficient in condition monitoring techniques such as thermography, vibration analysis, ultrasound diagnostics, and current signature assessments to optimise reliability.

You are experienced with advanced diagnostic tools and predictive analytics software, using data-driven insights to solve complex challenges and improve performance. You are skilled in Computer Maintenance Management Systems (e.g., Maximo) for generating reliability reports and analysing maintenance data.

You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels. You have a track record of leading cross-functional teams, mentoring technicians, and driving innovation to elevate maintenance practices.

Here at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.

Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.

Please note this role will require a DBS to be completed prior to employment

NWG are an inclusive employer who support the rehabilitation of offenders, we will not, however consider candidates who have certain unspent convictions to ensure our commitment to fostering a safe and secure working environment for all OR colleagues, suppliers, customers and third parties.

About Us

Here are NWG we strive to make Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) a Great Place to Work, for all. We embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity and encourage you to bring your full self to work. As an equal opportunity employer we’re committed to having a diverse community represented across our business.

We’re aware that not everyone will have every skill listed in the job description, however if you have some of the skills listed, we'd encourage you to apply

NWG At a Glance:

Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come.We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers.

We make a positive difference by operating efficiently and investing prudently, to maintain a sustainable and resilient business. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.



Our Benefits

We’re a Great Place to Work because of the amazing people who work for us, and to say thank you we offer a range of benefits to colleagues. Our ‘Tap Into’ benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There’s also the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 11%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance. We also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.
  
  

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  Mid-Senior level

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