RME Technician

Amazon.com, Inc; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Tilbury is seeking an RME Technician to ensure optimal performance of equipment and uphold health and safety practices. You will perform proactive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and engage in long-term improvements. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, relevant mechanical/electrical maintenance experience, and be proficient in the local language. This position offers opportunities to support apprentices and improve site efficiency.

Qualifications

• Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship.
• Relevant experience as a qualified engineer is required.
• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform proactive maintenance tasks on a variety of equipment.
• Conduct reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in live environments.
• Support the development of on-site apprentices.

Skills

Fault-finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems

Proficiency in local language

Condition-based monitoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering subject

Job description

Overview

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. You’ll help keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime.

Key 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 maximize 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

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

About the Team

The 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 centres. Progression opportunities abound both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.

Day in the Life

Our RME Technicians are based on‑site, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, investigate faults, implement solutions rapidly, and suggest long‑term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll also liaise with contractors when external expertise is required and work a range of shifts to support our sites around the clock.