Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician

Amazon UK Services Ltd.; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global e-commerce company in Rochdale is seeking an RME Technician responsible for proactive maintenance and repair tasks in a busy distribution environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and relevant experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. This role involves working on non-traditional shifts, including nights. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and maintaining operational efficiency while delivering quality service to millions of customers.

Qualifications

• Served a full Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on distribution center equipment.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and implement solutions.
• Support the development of on-site apprentices.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering

Job description

About Amazon Operations

Amazon Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep.

Working in Amazon Operations is for people who like to be active and give their all. We work in a busy, dynamic environment and are part of a bigger team delivering on the expectations of millions of customers every single day. Our teams take pride in a job well done, look out for one another, ensure the highest safety standards, and play their part in delivering the quality service Amazon is known for around the world.

Shift Pattern

This role includes working in non-traditional shift pattern, which may include nights and weekends.

Key job responsibilities

• 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

A day in the life

Our RME Technicians are based on‑site, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You’ll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to our sites’ equipment to make sure it’s working safely. As an RME Technician, you’ll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigate, find, and implement solutions as quickly as possible. You’ll also make suggestions for long‑term improvements.

Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll undertake day‑to‑day maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors if you need external expertise. You’ll work on a range of shifts to make sure our sites are supported around the clock – allowing Amazon to deliver at the speed we’re known for.

About the team

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps 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 centers. Some of our people are leaders who oversee the team as they work on exciting technologies – some of which only exists at Amazon.

Continuous improvement and safety

Everything 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 opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in condition‑based monitoring
• Experience working with print and apply machines
• Experience in fault‑finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems