Asset Reliability Engineer - Maintenance Planning Job at Wessex Water (Bath)

Job Responsibility

Translate asset management strategies (eg, RCM, FMECA) into practical, risk-based maintenance plans aligned with asset criticality and business needs
Maintain and optimise asset maintenance schedules, including onboarding new assets and removing retired equipment
Develop and enhance Asset Operation and Care Plans to support reliable asset performance
Ensure maintenance instructions, templates, and plans are accurate, consistent, and up to date
Help support the governance, optimisation, and continuous improvement of Work and Asset Management Systems, driving efficiencies in scheduling, usability and automation
Improve asset data quality, integrity and consistency across systems, enabling better reporting and decision-making
Collaborate with IT, Engineering, Operations and Projects teams to deliver system enhancements and resolve issues
Provide insights to support performance, reliability, and investment decisions
Provide expert guidance to stakeholders and site teams to improve maintenance delivery and workload optimisation
Help define and maintain system standards, data structures and governance processes
Support testing, implementation, and ongoing improvement of system updates and new functionality
Responsible for the line management of the Asset Reliability Administrator

Experience working in asset management within infrastructure, utilities or a regulated industry
Understanding of asset management principles and approaches (eg, ISO 55000, RCM, FMECA)
Experience working with asset management or maintenance systems and processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with and interpret large data sets
A good understanding of data structures, system logic, and data relationships
Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)
A relevant asset management qualification (or working towards one) would be desirable
An engineering background (mechanical, electrical or structural)
Experience supporting or administering enterprise systems (eg, ERP/EAM platforms)
A proactive, improvement-focused mindset with the ability to identify and implement practical solutions
Strong attention to detail and a structured, systems-thinking approach
The ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver against competing demands
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and influence outcomes
Confidence working both independently and collaboratively in a complex organisation
A focus on delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes that improve asset performance and efficiency
A full UK driving licence

A relevant asset management qualification (or working towards one) would be desirable
An engineering background (mechanical, electrical or structural)
Experience supporting or administering enterprise systems (eg, ERP/EAM platforms)

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
Career progression and professional development opportunities
25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
One paid volunteering day each year
Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
Support from trained mental health first aiders
A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us