Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician
Amazon Birmingham
Overview
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves, this team ensures that the equipment and technologies we use perform at the highest standards. As a Senior RME Technician, you will help maintain our high standards, adopt the latest technologies, and identify efficient ways of working.
Key Responsibilities
* Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows correct processes.
* Track equipment performance through visual checks, condition‑based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks; schedule additional servicing when required.
* Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
* Solve equipment issues to reduce downtime for operations, enabling faster package processing.
* Support continuous improvement of systems and standardize processes across the EU network.
About the Team
The RME team keeps our equipment performing at its best. We are a technically minded group, composed of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across Amazon’s global network of fulfillment centers. Our work focuses on reducing downtime so customers receive orders on time. Opportunities for progression exist within the RME team and across Amazon.
Basic Qualifications
* Served a full Engineering apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject (City & Guilds Level 3, SVQ / IVQ).
* Relevant experience in a technical leadership role.
* Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
* Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments.
* Advanced proficiency in verbal and written local language and basic proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working in a multi‑contractor and multi‑site working environment.
* Understanding of PLC‑based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements.
* Experience using computerized maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks.
* A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or business administration.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit our accommodations page.
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