Senior Reliability & Maintenance Engineer (EU Shift Lead)

Amazon Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineer (RME) Technician to lead on-site maintenance and drive upgrades.

You will oversee shift teams, ensure safe equipment operation, and monitor performance with SCADA and CMMS, contributing to EU-wide standardization.

This role requires NVQ/Apprenticeship and strong English, with potential for progression within Amazon's growing network.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics or a 4-year UK apprenticeship completed.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Technical leadership experience in a related field.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Experience in automation or material handling environments; strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set best practices for safe equipment use and supervise teams to ensure processes are followed.
• Track equipment performance via visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance; schedule service as needed.
• Supervise shifts and act as first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
• Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime and standardize processes across the EU network.
• Lead on-site maintenance and support admin tasks with line manager.

Skills

Technical leadership

English proficiency

Shift work

Electrical & mechanical experience

Automation & material handling

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

4-year UK certified apprenticeship

Tools

PLC controls systems

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineer (RME) Technician to lead on-site maintenance and drive upgrades.

You will oversee shift teams, ensure safe equipment operation, and monitor performance with SCADA and CMMS, contributing to EU-wide standardization.

This role requires NVQ/Apprenticeship and strong English, with potential for progression within Amazon's growing network.