RELIABILITY TECHNICIAN

NORTH EAST - FIELD BASED

FROM £28,000 to £40,000

Who we are in a nutshell.

At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end to end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. That means it’s our job to help keep our customers assets’ legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. We’re able to achieve this with a team of only the very best, most talented people. 

With our specialist asset reliability services, we are an independent provider of Condition Monitoring Services, Products and Training to UK and international clients. With over 40 Reliability Engineers across the UK, we help customers improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime through vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication management, ultrasound inspections, laser alignment and in-situ fan balancing.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Reliability Technician to join our Asset Reliability team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a mechanical engineering or maintenance background who wants to build a career in reliability engineering and condition monitoring.

Previous condition monitoring experience is advantageous but not essential. Full training will be provided, including support towards industry-recognised condition monitoring qualifications such as Vibration Analysis Level 1 (VA1) and Vibration Analysis Level 2 (VA2). 

You'll collect condition monitoring data while developing analysis and diagnostic skills through structured training, with a clear pathway to becoming a qualified Reliability Engineer. You'll gain experience working on a wide range of industrial rotating equipment, including motors, pumps, fans, blowers, gearboxes, compressors, conveyors, crushers, screens and other critical process plant machinery. 

For this role you will need to be located in the North East, covering Durham, Newcastle, Teesside and South Scotland areas.

This is a hybrid role, combining customer site visits with home-based data analysis, reporting and route management activities, helping you develop both practical and analytical reliability engineering skills.

As part of our team, you will get:

• A starting salary from £28,000, with the opportunity to progress to £40,000 within two years through our structured development programme linked to Vibration Analysis Level 1 (VA1) and Vibration Analysis Level 2 (VA2) qualifications and competency milestones.
• Company van
• Company pension contribution
• Annual salary review
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
• Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry-recognised training and professional development opportunities 
• Clear progression pathway from Reliability Technician to fully qualified Reliability Engineer 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collect vibration data using industry-leading vibration analysers and data collectors.
• Complete routine condition monitoring routes safely and efficiently.
• Upload, organise and maintain condition monitoring databases and records.
• Record equipment condition findings and observations using company software systems.
• Identify equipment abnormalities, defects and deteriorating machine condition.
• Operate and maintain condition monitoring equipment.
• Support specialist services including laser alignment, fan balancing and online monitoring systems.
• Represent British Engineering Services professionally on customer sites.
• Build positive relationships with customer contacts and site personnel.
• Communicate findings and observations clearly and professionally.
• Follow RAMS, permit systems and site-specific safety procedures.

To join our team, you will need: 

• Mechanical engineering, maintenance or similar technical background. 
• Good understanding of mechanical equipment and machinery operation. 
• Interest in condition monitoring, machinery reliability and predictive maintenance. 
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work. 
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office packages. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and develop professional qualifications. 
• Full UK driving licence. 
• Willingness to travel throughout the region and occasionally stay away from home overnight when required. 

We want you to be you

Our focus on diversity, equality and inclusion is here to stay.
Our team is made up of some of the most skilled and talented people and that’s what matters to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want our people to know that they can be their true authentic selves at work, it really is that simple.
What’s more, we are delighted to have pledged our commitment to the military community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.

Go for it!  Research suggests that some people tend to only apply for roles if they meet all requirements. If you don’t meet every point above, but still feel like you could really help make a difference in this role, please apply, you might be exactly what we’re looking for.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please note, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

British Engineering Services Group, where our people and our customers come before everything else.