Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME AMZL

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician in Manchester. This role involves supervising a team, ensuring equipment availability, and implementing system improvements. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Supervise technicians and support their development.
• Track equipment performance and schedule maintenance.
• Contribute to system improvements across the EU network.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electrical and mechanical disciplines

Automation

Material handling

English

Education

Full Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Degree in a technical discipline

Job description

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Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician, RME AMZL, Manchester

Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

3086b76d9832

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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 do as well. 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 maintaining high standards, implementing upgrades, and improving processes across our network.

Key job responsibilities

1. Demonstrate best practices in equipment safety and monitor team adherence to processes
2. Track equipment performance via visual checks, condition monitoring, and preventative maintenance; schedule 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 and ensure smooth operations
5. Contribute to system improvements and standardize processes across the EU network

A day in the life

Leading a team during your shift, you'll ensure equipment availability and proper operation, monitor processes for compliance, and carry out preventative maintenance to maximize uptime. You'll suggest and implement system improvements across the EU, monitor processes with tools like Scada, and collaborate with your line manager on administrative tasks. The role involves shift work, including some weekends and nights, with opportunities for advancement into senior roles.

About the team

Amazon Logistics (AMZL) handles last-mile delivery, focusing on operational efficiency, customer experience, and sustainability initiatives like electric vehicles. The team is split between processing centers ('under the roof') and delivery operations ('on the road'), working 24/7 to meet delivery goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Full Engineering apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Technical leadership experience
• Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines
• Experience with automation or material handling equipment environments
• Proficiency in verbal and written English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in multi-contractor, multi-site environments
• Knowledge of PLC control systems and statutory compliance
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
• Degree in a technical or operational discipline (preferred)