RME Technician

Amazon.com, Inc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Bedford is looking for an RME Technician to carry out maintenance on a variety of equipment and uphold health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has a completed engineering apprenticeship and experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Responsibilities include proactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with other teams during technical issues. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancement.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience as a qualified engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in the local language is required.
• Experience with condition-based monitoring and automation systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and preventive maintenance on site equipment.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in live distribution warehouses.
• Utilize the latest tools and techniques to maximize equipment effectiveness.
• Support development and progression of on-site apprentices.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Condition-based monitoring

Automation systems

Education

Completed a full engineering apprenticeship or minimum NVQ Level 3

Job description

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 colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment across Amazon’s fulfilment centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform proactive and preventive maintenance on a wide range of site equipment.
• Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in live distribution warehouses.
• Utilise the latest tools and techniques 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.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and contractors when external expertise is needed.
• Operate across a range of shifts, including early, late and night hours, to ensure 24/7 site support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed a full engineering apprenticeship or hold a minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering subject.
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer, including mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.
• Advanced proficiency in the local language, verbally and in writing.
• Experience with condition‑based monitoring and automation systems is preferred.

Benefits and Working Conditions

You will work on‑site in a dynamic environment, responding quickly to any machinery issues and participating in the continuous improvement of our technical processes. Amazon Robotics, Complex Item technology, and other cutting‑edge systems are part of the tools you may work with. You’ll have the opportunity to develop new processes or introduce new technology that enhances performance and safety across the network.

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