Reliability Maintenance Technician - Proactive Repairs & Safety

Amazon; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician to join the RME team. Based on-site at our distribution facilities, you’ll maintain a wide range of equipment, carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, and ensure safety standards are upheld to minimise downtime.

You’ll use modern diagnostic tools, support on-site apprentices, and contribute to continuous improvement across EU sites while working shifts to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Mechatronics

Education

UK certified apprenticeship

NVQ/SQV/IVQ Level 3

City & Guilds Level 3 / EAL Level 3

Tools

Print and apply machines

Conveyor/automation systems

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician to join the RME team. Based on-site at our distribution facilities, you’ll maintain a wide range of equipment, carry out preventative and reactive maintenance, and ensure safety standards are upheld to minimise downtime.

You’ll use modern diagnostic tools, support on-site apprentices, and contribute to continuous improvement across EU sites while working shifts to keep operations running smoothly.