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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician
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Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Technician
The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they’re the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, you’ll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You'll help to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment too.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Proactive and preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of site equipment
- Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse
- Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness
- Uphold all health and safety policies and practices
- Support the development and progression of on-site apprentices
- Work on continuous improvement projects and roll out best practices across a range of EU sites
About a Day in the Life
Our RME Technicians are based on-site, allowing them to respond quickly to any machine issues:
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- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is working safely
- Respond promptly to breakdowns:
- Investigate, diagnose issues, and implement solutions as quickly as possible
- Make suggestions for long-term improvements
- Undertake day-to-day Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and facilities maintenance tasks
- Liaise with contractors for external expertise when needed
- Work across a range of shifts to ensure 24/7 support for delivery operations
About The Team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keep our equipment performing at its best:
- A technically minded team of excellent team players, guided by experienced leaders
- Tasks include:
- Installing automated packaging systems
- General site maintenance
- Repairing crucial distribution equipment
- Ensuring buildings remain legally compliant for safety and efficiency
- Opportunities for progression within the RME team and across Amazon
Every effort we make reduces downtime in Amazon’s operations, ensuring customers receive orders on time. Many projects require maintenance work during early or late shifts, including night duties. Amazon maintains state-of-the-art technology; innovative Amazon Robotics and Complex Item Sorters are part of the solution to our challenges.
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Basic Qualifications
- Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject
- Relevant experience as a qualified engineer
- Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
- Advanced proficiency in the local language (verbally and in writing)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in condition-based monitoring
- Experience working with print and apply machines
- Experience in fault-finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems
Amazon’s Commitment
- An equal opportunities employer, making recruiting decisions based on experience and skills, valuing diversity.
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Job ID: A3159951
Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd.
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