Overview
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 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
RME Technicians are based on-site to respond quickly to machinery issues. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance to site equipment to ensure safe operation, respond to breakdowns, investigate and implement solutions promptly, and make suggestions for long-term improvements. You’ll work alongside senior colleagues, undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks, and liaise with contractors for external expertise. You’ll work on a range of shifts to support our sites around the clock.
About The Team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps equipment performing at its best. We are a technically minded team, working to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some team members are leaders who oversee the work on exciting technology, including systems that exist only at Amazon. We handle installing automated packaging systems, general site maintenance, and repairing key distribution equipment, while ensuring legal compliance, safety, and maximum efficiency. There are opportunities for progression within the RME team and across Amazon. Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime so customers receive orders on time, often involving night shifts or early/late hours to minimize disruption. We may introduce new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and the Complex Item Sorter where applicable.
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
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Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd. • Job ID: A3064447
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