Maintenance Reliability Graduate Engineer
Are you a Graduate looking for a new opportunity. Dräger Safety UK are currently looking to recruit a Graduate Asset Reliability Engineer!
Who we are
Every life is unique and so are you!
At Dräger we protect, support and rescue lives day in and day out. We are interested in you if you have the desire to work for an organisation that does something more, something that is truly worth working for.
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to support maintenance and asset reliability activities across a site operating approximately 350 assets.
This role will focus on improving equipment reliability, analysing maintenance data, and supporting the transition from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies. The position offers excellent exposure to both mechanical and electrical systems, providing a strong foundation for a career in reliability or operations engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Reliability & Maintenance Improvement
Support asset criticality assessments across site equipment
Improve/project manage upgrades to legacy assets and systems
Assist in the development and optimisation of preventive maintenance strategies
Contribute to predictive maintenance and condition monitoring initiatives
Identify opportunities to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Analyse failure trends using CMMS and maintenance data
Identify aging and end-of-life equipment, planning upgrades or replacements, and minimising downtime through proactive lifecycle management
Identify recurring failure modes and improvement opportunities
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations
Track and report key reliability KPIs such as MTBF and MTTR
Operational Support
Work closely with maintenance and operations teams to support day-to-day activities
Assist in troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying solutions
Support continuous improvement and reliability projects across the site
Cost & Performance Optimisation
Contribute to initiatives aimed at reducing unplanned downtime
Support efforts to optimise spare parts usage and maintenance costs
Assist in improving asset lifecycle performance
Shared responsibilities
All employees have a responsibility:
to comply with the Integrated Management System (BIC) and minimise any impact on the environment whilst carrying out their duties.
to ensure and promote safe working conditions for all employees, visitors and contractors by implementing, monitoring and complying with occupational health & safety provisions
to embed our WeLEAD competencies – I build trust, I create value for the customer, I enable others, I provide direction, I embrace diversity, I deliver results
Reporting Relationships
Manager
Maintenance Manager
Size of team/environment
Close team of 9 supporting manufacturing operations. 7 multi skilled engineers and 2 apprentices.
Role Requirements
Education/Qualifications
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline)
Recent graduate or early career
Related Experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Interest in maintenance, reliability, and asset management
Basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical systems
Proficient in lean methodology and practices
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis skills desirable)
Knowledge of CMMS systems (desirable but not essential)
Skills, Special Competencies
Eager to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Proactive and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Dräger‘s Benefits
27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase up to 3 additional days
Flexi scheme
Discounted critical illness cover, dental cover and partner life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Subsidised canteen
Discounted shopping & leisure vouchers
Cycle to Work
Gym membership discounts – up to 25%
Charity Giving scheme
We are open to flexible working and will consider a range of options, including adjustments to working hours, patterns, and location, depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific requirements, we encourage you to discuss them with us as part of the application process.
Dräger‘s dedication
At Dräger we have a clear vision, to be an organisation with a working environment that includes a diverse mix of talented people who want to come, stay and grow.
We ensure candidates with the required qualifications and experience will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
All are welcome to apply!
- Department
- Maintenance Department
- Role
- Maintenance Reliability Graduate Engineer
- Locations
- Dräger Safety UK
About Dräger UK & Ireland
As an international leader in medical and safety technology, we develop pioneering devices, software, services and solutions that people around the world trust. Wherever Dräger products are used, it's about the most important thing: it's about life.