Reliability Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Reliability Technician to join the Engineering team at our Dunbar cement plant. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime in a large‑scale continuous process environment.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out vibration analysis on running plant, record findings and recommend actions.
• Perform stopped‑machine inspections, take measurements and visual checks to spot developing issues.
• Collect and manage oil samples from major equipment and use analysis data for maintenance planning.
• Complete planned inspection routes and first‑ and second‑level inspections on critical assets.
• Execute lubrication tasks on both operating and non‑operating equipment.
• Generate and prioritize work orders based on inspection results to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance and process specialists to align maintenance priorities with plant risks.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental standards and follow site isolation procedures.

Required profile

• Self‑motivated, proactive and passionate about plant reliability and continuous improvement.
• Mechanical qualification such as a Modern Apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent.
• Maintenance or inspection experience in cement, quarrying, heavy manufacturing or similar continuous‑process settings.
• Experience producing risk assessments and method statements for maintenance activities.
• Training or experience using handheld vibration monitoring equipment.

Required skills

• Vibration analysis
• Oil sampling and analysis
• Condition‑based monitoring
• Predictive maintenance techniques
• Equipment safety isolation procedures
• Lubrication of plant equipment
• Use of handheld vibration monitoring devices