Senior Maintenance Technician, RME

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to join their Reliability Maintenance Engineering team. This role is crucial for ensuring that tools and technologies are up-to-date, focusing on maintaining high standards through process monitoring and implementing upgrades. You'll lead a team to ensure equipment availability and compliance while collaborating on administrative tasks. This position offers ample opportunities for career progression within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in engineering.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure equipment availability and proper functioning.
• Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automation

Process Monitoring

SCADA Systems

Compliance Monitoring

Verbal and Written English

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

PLC Control Systems

Job description

Senior Maintenance Technician, RME, Cheltenham

Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

Cheltenham, UK

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

485c1b02e7fa

Job Views:

4

Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazon's commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team ensures that the tools and technologies we use are up-to-date. As a Senior RME Technician, you'll help us stay ahead by adopting the latest technologies and identifying efficient workflows. You’ll focus on maintaining high standards through process monitoring and implementing upgrades to improve performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead a team each shift to ensure equipment availability and proper functioning.
2. Monitor processes to ensure compliance with regulations and policies.
3. Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
4. Suggest and implement improvements to enhance system efficiency and productivity across an EU-wide function.
5. Use tools like SCADA to monitor process performance.
6. Collaborate with your line manager on administrative tasks.

This role is based at one of our operational sites. You will work in shifts, including some weekends and nights. Gaining experience in this role can lead to more senior positions within Amazon.

About the Team:

The RME team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Our team is comprised of technically skilled professionals working on advanced technology, including automation and robotics. We focus on reducing downtime to ensure timely customer deliveries, often working during off-hours to minimize disruption. There are ample opportunities for career progression within the RME team and across Amazon.

Basic 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 environments.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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Created on 28/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom