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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME
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RME Technician, Reliability Maintenance Engineering
About the Role
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 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.
Key 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
A Day in the Life
Our RME Technicians are based on-site, ensuring quick responses to machinery issues. You will:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely.
- Respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, diagnosing and implementing solutions.
- Make suggestions for long-term improvements.
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You’ll work alongside senior colleagues, handle day-to-day maintenance tasks, and liaise with contractors if external expertise is required.
Flexible Shifts: You’ll work day, night, and shift rotations to ensure 24/7 support for Amazon’s rapid order fulfilment.
About the Team
- The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team ensures equipment performs peak performance.
- A technically minded team of excellent team players guided by experienced leaders, working collaboratively across Amazon’s fulfilment centres.
- Responsibilities range from maintaining automated packaging systems to ensuring legal compliance in our buildings.
- Diverse opportunities for progression—whether within RME or across Amazon.
Our mission is to reduce downtime, ensuring timely customer deliveries. We often conduct night shifts to minimise disruption while introducing innovative solutions, including Amazon Robotics and automation improvements.
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Basic Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics OR completion of a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Relevant experience as a qualified engineer
- Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
- Advanced proficiency in the local language (verbal and written)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in condition-based monitoring
- Experience with print and apply machines
- Experience in fault-finding and repairing conveyor or automation systems
Note on Equality and Accessibility
- Amazon is an equal opportunities employer – we welcoming candidates from all backgrounds.
- Disability accommodations available – visit Amazon Careers Accommodation Page for details.
Affirmative that we do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd. Job ID: A10459754
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