Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician
Job ID: 10396001 | Amazon UK Services Ltd.
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 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 maximize 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 on site equipment to ensure it works safely and efficiently, and you’ll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding, and implementing solutions as quickly as possible. You’ll provide suggestions for long‑term improvements and will work alongside senior colleagues on day‑to‑day maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, and liaising with contractors when external expertise is required. Our shifts are varied to support continuous operation across Amazon’s fulfilment centres.
About the Team
The RME team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s global network of fulfilment centres. Team members are technically minded, collaborative, and guided by experienced leaders. The team handles everything from automated packaging systems to general maintenance, ensuring buildings stay legally compliant and sites operate at maximum efficiency. Opportunities for progression exist within the RME team and across Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent
* NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3 / IVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 / EAL Level 3 specialised in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics
* 4 years UK certified apprenticeship
* Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
* Full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualification 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
* Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
* Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards and OEM requirements
* Experience with robotic operation and maintenance
* Experience in condition‑based monitoring
* Experience working with print‑and‑apply machines
* Experience in fault‑finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems
Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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