Military Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME

Overview

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon keeps vital machinery running and supports safe, efficient operations. As an RME Technician, you will maintain a wide range of equipment and work spaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices to reduce downtime and protect colleagues.

• 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

RME Technicians are based on-site and respond quickly to machinery issues. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance on site equipment to ensure safe operation and respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating and implementing solutions as quickly as possible. You will also suggest long-term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you will undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors when external expertise is needed.

You may work on a range of shifts to provide round-the-clock site support.

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps equipment performing at its best. We are a technically minded team, made up of excellent collaborators guided by experienced leaders. We troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment across Amazon's global fulfilment network. Our work includes keeping buildings legally compliant, safe, and operating at maximum efficiency, with opportunities for progression within the RME team and across Amazon.

We focus on reducing downtime to ensure on-time customer delivery. We may work early or late hours, including night shifts, to minimize disruption. We also explore new processes and technologies, such as Amazon Robotics and Complex Item Sorter.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• NVQ Level 3/SVQ Level 3/IVQ Level 3/City & Guilds Level 3/EAL Level 3, all specialized in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics
• 4 years UK certified apprenticeship
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM and safety standards
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance
• Experience in condition-based monitoring
• Experience working with print and apply machines

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