Maintenance Team Leader

Amazon.com, Inc; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in e-commerce is seeking an RME Technician to maintain and repair essential machinery in their distribution centers to ensure operational efficiency. This role involves preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with contractors. Ideal candidates will have completed an engineering apprenticeship and possess relevant maintenance experience. The position offers a competitive salary and the potential for significant career growth within a dynamic, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer or in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in the local language, verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and preventative maintenance on site equipment.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse.
• Support development of on-site apprentices and work on continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault-finding

Condition-based monitoring

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Tools

Automated packaging systems

Print and apply machines

Conveyor systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they keep vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician you will maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices, helping to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our technicians boost the availability and quality of equipment and work to enhance the operational environment. Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd.
Job ID: A3104792 | Location: Chaldon, Surrey | Contract: Full‑time, Permanent | Salary: £13.22–£13.83 per hour (or £27,498–£28,766 per year) | Hours: 40 per week (hours to be agreed with line manager)

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive and preventative maintenance of 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

Day in the Life

Our RME Technicians are based on‑site, enabling rapid response to any machinery issues. You will conduct planned preventive maintenance on sites’ equipment to ensure safety and performance. As well, you will promptly investigate, find, and implement solutions to breakdowns, and suggest long‑term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you will liaise with contractors when external expertise is required, and support the sites around the clock through day, early, late or night shifts.

About the Team

Our RME team consists of technically minded, excellent team players guided by experienced leaders. We maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment across Amazon’s global network of fulfilment centres, from automated packaging systems to general maintenance and key distribution equipment. We also manage building compliance and operated sites at maximum efficiency, with many opportunities for progression within the team and across Amazon. Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime so that customers receive their orders on time, often during early or late hours to minimise disruption.

Qualifications & Experience

• Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject (for this specific role – not included in this RME job description but often a baseline for engineering tech roles)
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer or in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance
• Advanced proficiency in the local language, verbally and in writing
• Experience in condition‑based monitoring (preferred)
• Experience working with print and apply machines (preferred)
• Experience in fault‑finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems (preferred)

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