Senior Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role is pivotal in maintaining and enhancing equipment performance, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of technicians. You will be at the forefront of innovation, implementing the latest technologies and best practices to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. The position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to work with cutting-edge automation systems. If you are passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 in relevant Engineering.
• Experience in technical leadership and electrical/mechanical disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure equipment availability and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement preventative maintenance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Automation Systems

Preventative Maintenance

Process Monitoring

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Degree in a Technical Discipline

Tools

Scada

Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

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Senior Maintenance Technician, Birmingham

Client: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b7a02ca5e312

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves, this team ensures that our tools and technologies adapt accordingly. As a Senior RME Technician, you'll help us stay ahead by adopting the latest technologies and identifying efficient working methods. You’ll monitor our processes to uphold high standards and implement upgrades to improve them further.

Key job responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practices in equipment safety and monitor team adherence to processes.
• Track equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance, scheduling additional servicing as needed.
• Supervise technicians on shift, support their development, and act as the first contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
• Solve equipment issues to minimize downtime and maximize processing speed.
• Contribute to system improvements and standardize processes across the EU network.

A day in the life

Each shift, you’ll lead a team to ensure equipment availability and proper functioning. This involves process monitoring, compliance with regulations, and performing preventative maintenance to increase uptime. You’ll suggest and implement efficiency improvements across the EU. Monitoring tools like Scada will be used to ensure system performance, and you'll collaborate with your line manager on administrative tasks. The role involves shift work, including some weekends and nights, with opportunities for progression into more senior roles.

About the team

The RME team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s fulfilment centres. Our team includes leaders overseeing operations, and technical experts handling automation, maintenance, and safety compliance. We focus on reducing downtime to ensure timely deliveries. Night shifts and early hours are common, and innovation is encouraged, including implementing new processes and technologies like Amazon Robotics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience with automation or material handling equipment.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-contractor and multi-site environments.
• Understanding of PLC control systems and statutory compliance.
• Experience with computerised maintenance management systems.
• Degree in a technical discipline or operations.