Reliability and Compliance Manager (Mechanical)

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Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware USA, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information about Solenis, please visit .

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Reliability & Compliance Manager (Mechanical) to join our team at our Upper Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing site in Bradford. You'll play a pivotal role in leading the mechanical reliability, compliance, and integrity strategy across the entire site-driving performance, safety, and long-term plant resilience.

You'll head up a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing maintenance and inspection practices, and managing both maintenance and capital budgets with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What you'll be doing

Mechanical Compliance & Integrity - Ensure compliance with COMAH and regulatory standards, manage Safety Critical Equipment (SCEs) via SAP, and drive completion of EHS and mechanical integrity actions. Oversee contractor performance and inspection quality.

Reliability & Asset Performance - Lead RCAs for mechanical failures, act on asset performance data, and deliver a 5-year CAPEX plan. Drive year-on-year improvements in plant availability and equipment reliability.

Budget & Value Delivery - Manage the site's mechanical maintenance budget, align spend with reliability goals, and ensure service providers deliver high-value outcomes.

Leadership & Contractor Oversight - Lead and develop a high-performing team, ensure contractor compliance, and promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Maintenance & Shutdown Planning - Plan and execute mechanical maintenance and shutdowns with minimal disruption. Develop innovative, cost-effective strategies in collaboration with site teams.

Risk & Incident Management - Identify and control mechanical risks, lead on breakdowns and incidents, and support site safety as part of the emergency response rota.

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
• Senior-level engineering experience in COMAH-regulated or high-hazard environments (chemical/petrochemical preferred)
• Strong background in asset integrity, mechanical compliance, and reliability leadership
• Demonstrable success in budget control, SAP systems, and delivering effective maintenance programs
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager
• Analytical, decisive, and collaborative with a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary. annual bonus scheme and enhanced company pension scheme
• Private healthcare care and Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training, development and support
• Onsite parking (some bays with EV Charging Points)
• Multi-faith room

Join Us

At Solenis, we're proud of our purpose-driven culture and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. If you're ready to take your account management career to the next level while making a positive environmental impact, we'd love to hear from you.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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