Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) Engineer/Vibration Analyst (CAT II/VA2)

About the company:

Our client provides advanced reliability, condition monitoring and integrity solutions across manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, nuclear, polymer, petrochemical and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sectors. Their mission is to maximise asset performance, minimise downtime and drive operational excellence.

Role overview:

They are seeking an experienced Condition Based Monitoring (CBM) Engineer/Vibration Analyst to join their reliability engineering team. The role involves vibration analysis and wider condition monitoring of critical rotating machinery, combining field data collection with office-based analysis and reporting. You will support multiple UK client sites with occasional overseas travel.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform vibration analysis to CAT II/VA2 standards on pumps, motors, compressors, gearboxes and turbines
• Collect, interpret and report on data from vibration, thermography, ultrasound and oil analysis
• Diagnose equipment faults, identify failure modes and provide actionable recommendations
• Produce clear technical reports and present findings to clients
• Support root cause analysis, reliability projects and tailored monitoring programmes
• Build digital asset health records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Essential requirements:

• CAT II/VA2 certification (candidates with CAT I certification with strong experience may be considered)
• Three to five years’ experience in vibration analysis and CBM (candidates with CAT 1 certification with extensive vibration analysis experience may be considered)
• Strong diagnostic, reporting and client-facing skills
• Full UK driver’s licence and a willingness to travel (25%)
• Health, safety and quality awareness.

Preferred requirements:

• Security check (SC) clearance
• Experience with complementary CBM techniques
• Digital monitoring tools or reliability methods (reliability-centred maintenance (RCM)), failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)).

See the full job description and contact details at: www.gwrrecruitment.co.uk/vacancies/condition-based-monitoring-cbm-engineer-vibration-analyst-cat-ii-va2