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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME Team
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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME Team
Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) Technician – Amazon
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
A Day in the Life
Our RME Technicians are based on-site, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You’ll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is working safely. As an RME Technician, you’ll respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, diagnosing, and implementing solutions quickly. You’ll also make suggestions for long-term improvements.
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Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors for external expertise. You’ll work on various shifts to ensure our sites are supported 24/7, allowing Amazon to deliver at speed.
About the Team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps our equipment performing at its best. We’re a technically minded team composed of exciting team players guided by experienced leaders.
We work together to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across Amazon’s fulfilment centres, from installing automated packaging systems to maintaining general site facilities and repairing critical distribution machinery. We also ensure buildings are legally compliant, keeping people safe and operations running smoothly.
Opportunities for growth exist both within the RME team and across Amazon. We focus on reducing downtime to ensure on-time order fulfilment, often working early, late, or overnight shifts. If engineers spot a better way to do something, we develop and introduce innovative processes—such as advanced maintenance techniques or Amazon Robotics—for maximum efficiency.
Basic Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics, or completion of a 4-year UK-certified apprenticeship
- Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship, achieving a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject
- Relevant experience as a qualified engineer
- Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
- Advanced proficiency in the local language (verbal and written)
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Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
- Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards (in accordance with OEM and safety regulations)
- Experience with robotic operation and maintenance
- Condition-based monitoring experience
- Experience with loadcell systems (e.g. print & apply machines)
- Fault-finding and maintenance of conveyor or automation systems
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and make recruiting decisions based on experience and skills. Equal employment opportunities are offered regardless of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Our inclusive culture empowers employees. If you have a disability or require a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, visit Amazon’s accommodation page.
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