Reliability Maintenance Tech: Proactive Repairs & Safety

Amazon; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking an RME Technician to maintain a wide range of site equipment and workspaces, upholding Health and Safety best practices to keep colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime.

The role emphasizes reliability, equipment availability, and contributing to a safer operational environment. Based on-site, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and collaborate with senior colleagues to implement quick and long-term improvements.

Qualifications

• Completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 3/ SVQ Level 3/ IVQ Level 3/ City & Guilds Level 3/ EAL Level 3, all specialized in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics.
• 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.
• Experience in condition-based monitoring.
• Experience working with print and apply machines.
• Experience in fault‑finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems.

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

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & Safety awareness

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

Education

4-year UK certified apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3 / IVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Level 3 / EAL Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics)

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking an RME Technician to maintain a wide range of site equipment and workspaces, upholding Health and Safety best practices to keep colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime.

The role emphasizes reliability, equipment availability, and contributing to a safer operational environment. Based on-site, you will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and collaborate with senior colleagues to implement quick and long-term improvements.