Automation Maintenance Technician

Royal Mail; Taplow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service in the UK is seeking a Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician to operate and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment at their data center. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of Data Centre Engineering experience and a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Strong troubleshooting skills and familiarity with maintenance management software are essential. This role offers an inclusive company culture focused on career growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Engineering mentorship

Career growth resources

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Data Centre Engineering experience.
• Technical training (military or trade school) or relevant experience.
• Ability to work in cramped and/or elevated locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks like filter changes and HVAC PMs.
• Respond to off-hour emergency calls as needed.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical equipment operation

Troubleshooting facility events

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Maintenance management software proficiency

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS and EPMS control systems

Job description

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. The Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician (EOT) is an on‑site maintenance technician and operator for an AWS data centre, responsible for operating and maintaining all electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Troubleshoot facility and rack‑level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform limited maintenance tasks, including filter changes, HVAC PMs, rack power installs, rack PDU, and rack ATS replacements.
• Provide support to Data Centre Operations technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/logtaking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
• Utilise internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory.
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off‑hour emergency calls per on‑call rotation for any one of the region’s sites.
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies.
• Work a 12‑hour shift (rotating 3‑ and 4‑day work weeks, days or nights) and respond to night shift duties.

Qualifications

• Commutable to the Thames Valley Region.
• Ability to work in cramped and/or elevated locations with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Technical training (military or trade school) or relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word) and web‑based operational tools.
• Familiar with BMS and EPMS control systems and data collection/trending.
• Proficient with maintenance management software.
• 4+ years of Data Centre Engineering experience and a Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fibre) cabling.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle; must pass a driving record check to operate company vehicles.

Benefits and Culture

We foster an inclusive team culture that values learning, curiosity, and diverse experiences. Engineering Mentorship, career‑growth resources, and regular learning events (e.g., CORE, AmazeCon) help you develop professionally. We prioritize work/life balance and flexibility to support your well‑being.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and make recruiting decisions based on merit and inclusion.