Job Description Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon’s commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team makes sure that the tools and technologies we use do as well. As a Senior RME Technician, you’ll help us stay one step ahead, adopting the latest technologies and identifying new and efficient ways of working. In this role, you’ll pay close attention to our processes to help maintain our high standards, and you’ll put in place upgrades to take that standard even higher. n n nKey job responsibilitiesn n• Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows the correct processes n n• Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additional servicing when required n n• Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers n n• Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they can process packages as quickly as possible n n• Support in finding ways to continually improve systems and standardise processes across the EU network n n n nA day in the lifen nIn every shift, you’ll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that it’s running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. n n nWith everything you observe on your shifts, you’ll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. You’ll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. n n nThis role is located at one of our operational sites. You’ll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, you’ll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. n n nAbout the teamn nOur Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We’re a technically minded team, made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders, who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology – some of which only exists at Amazon.n n nFrom installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the general maintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazon’s technical side. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant, so everyone is safe, and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.n n nEverything 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 completely new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.n nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- High school or equivalent diploman n- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeshipn n- SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeshipn n- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidaysn n- Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, preventative maintenance procedures, blueprint and schematic reading, industrial electrical, industrial controls, industrial electronics, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs, National Electrical Code (NEC), work order managementn n- Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasksn nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Associate’s degree in Mechatronics or a related technical fieldn n- Experience in vendor managementn n- Experience with robotic maintenancen n- Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech leadn n- Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirementsn n nAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting de
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