Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability of equipment and systems across operational sites. You will lead a team, implement process improvements, and utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on safety and compliance, your expertise will help minimize downtime and optimize performance. This position offers ample opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you're passionate about engineering and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering required.
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure equipment availability and proper operation.
• Monitor equipment performance and carry out preventative maintenance.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automation Systems

Process Improvement

English Proficiency

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

SCADA

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

Job description

Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, Leeds

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 new, efficient ways of working. You’ll focus on process improvements to maintain and elevate our high standards.

Key job responsibilities

1. Demonstrate best practices in equipment safety and monitor teams to ensure correct process adherence.
2. Track equipment performance via visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance, scheduling additional servicing as needed.
3. Supervise technicians on shift, support their development, and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
4. Resolve equipment issues to minimize downtime, ensuring quick processing of packages.
5. Contribute to system improvements and standardize processes across the EU network.

A day in the life

You will lead a team during each shift to ensure equipment availability and proper operation. This involves process monitoring to follow regulations and policies, and carrying out preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime. You will observe operational processes, suggest and implement improvements across an EU-wide function, and monitor performance with tools like SCADA. Close collaboration with your line manager on administrative tasks is also part of your role.

This position is based at one of our operational sites, with shift patterns that may include weekends and nights. As you gain experience, you’ll be positioned for advancement into more senior roles.

About the team

The RME team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s fulfillment centers. We are a technically skilled, collaborative team guided by experienced leaders, working on everything from installing automated systems to ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency. There are ample opportunities for career progression within RME and across Amazon.

Our focus is on reducing downtime to ensure timely customer orders. We often work during off-hours to perform maintenance with minimal disruption, and we embrace innovation, developing new processes and integrating cutting-edge technology like Amazon Robotics.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or higher 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, multi-site environments.
• Knowledge of PLC control systems and compliance standards.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Degree in a technical or operational discipline is preferred.