Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician (Fulfillment & Operations)

Amazon; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician in Bolton, Northern Ireland. This role involves proactive maintenance of equipment and performing reactive repairs in a fast-paced distribution environment. Candidates should have completed an Engineering apprenticeship, possess relevant engineering qualifications, and have experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance. Join a dynamic team to enhance equipment reliability and support apprentices. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth await.

Qualifications

• Completed a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship.
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in the local language verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and preventative maintenance on site equipment.
• Perform reactive repairs and fault diagnosis.
• Support the development of on‑site apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Advanced proficiency in English

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering

Job description

Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

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 site

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, investigating, finding, and implementing 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 will 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.

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

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