Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME
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The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations; they keep vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, you will maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You’ll help keep colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of 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, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance on site equipment to ensure it is working safely. You’ll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigate, identify, and implement solutions as quickly as possible, and suggest long-term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks like painting and plumbing and liaise with contractors for external expertise. You’ll work on a range of shifts to ensure sites are supported around the clock.
About The Team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps equipment performing at its best. We are a technically minded team of excellent team players, guided by experienced leaders. We maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across our global fulfilment centre network. Some team members are leaders who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology, some of which exists only at Amazon. We install automated packaging systems, oversee general maintenance, repair key distribution equipment, and ensure buildings are legally compliant so sites operate at maximum efficiency. There are many opportunities for progression within the RME team and across Amazon.
Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazon’s crucial operations sites, so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something, we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce new processes or cutting-edge technologies like Amazon Robotics and the Complex Item Sorter.
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 is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
* Seniority level – Entry level
* Employment type – Full-time
* Job function – Management and Manufacturing
* Industries – Specialty Trade Contractors
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Location notes: Brighton, Eastbourne, Heathfield, Horsham, St Leonards, East Grinstead and other locations in England, United Kingdom. This listing is from Beam Projects as of the posting date and may be updated without notice.
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