Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician to join their innovative team in Swindon. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing equipment performance, ensuring safety and compliance while leading a dedicated team. You'll implement best practices, monitor system performance, and drive improvements across the EU network. With opportunities for advancement and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure equipment availability and proper operation.
• Monitor processes for compliance and carry out preventative maintenance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automation

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

SCADA

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

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Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME, Swindon

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Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team ensures that the tools and technologies we use are up-to-date. As a Senior RME Technician, you'll help us stay ahead by adopting the latest technologies and finding new, efficient ways of working. You'll pay close attention to our processes to maintain high standards and implement upgrades to enhance those standards.

Key job responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate best practices in equipment safety and monitor teams to ensure correct process adherence.
2. Track equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance, scheduling additional servicing as needed.
3. Supervise technicians on shift, support their development, and act as the first contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
4. Solve equipment issues to reduce downtime and support rapid package processing.
5. Support system improvements and standardize processes across the EU network.

A day in the life:

During each shift, you'll lead a team to ensure equipment availability and proper operation, monitor processes for compliance, and carry out preventative maintenance to maximize uptime. You'll observe and suggest improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity, implementing them across the EU. You'll also monitor system performance using tools like SCADA and assist with administrative tasks alongside your line manager.

This role is based at an operational site, with shift patterns that may include weekends and nights. As you gain experience, you'll have opportunities for advancement into more senior roles.

About the team:

Our RME team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s fulfillment centers, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. The team includes leaders overseeing operations and technicians working on advanced technology, including automation and robotics. We focus on reducing downtime to ensure timely customer orders, often working during off-hours to minimize disruption. We encourage innovation and skill development, exploring new processes and cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and the Complex Item Sorter.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with automation or material handling equipment.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in multi-contractor and multi-site environments.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and compliance requirements.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Degree in a technical or operational discipline (preferably).