Senior RME Technician, DSA6 RME Team

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals to join their Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering team. This role is pivotal in ensuring safety regulations are met, preventative maintenance is performed, and equipment availability is maximized. You will lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, driving continuous improvement and contributing to operational excellence. With opportunities for progression, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a global network while working collaboratively in a culture that values diversity and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure equipment readiness and compliance.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues to reduce downtime and enhance speed.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Electrical Disciplines

Mechanical Disciplines

Automation

Material Handling Equipment

English Proficiency

Education

Full Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Degree in Technical Discipline

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

PLC Control Systems

Job description

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Client:

Amazon UK Services Ltd.

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job summary
Amazon Operations sits at the heart of the Amazon customer experience. We look after everything from the moment a customer clicks buy, to the moment their item is delivered – from desktop to doorstep.

Across Europe, we have more than 50 Fulfillment Centers, hundreds of Delivery Stations, thousands of machines, and tens of thousands of employees, all working together to ensure the right item gets delivered to the right person, in the right place, at the right time.

Working in Amazon Operations is for people who like to be active and give their all. We work in a busy, dynamic environment and are part of a bigger team delivering on the expectations of millions of customers every single day.
We are open, inclusive, and welcome individuality and diversity. Our culture is built on team bonding and a strong work ethic that enables our business to run like clockwork. Our teams take pride in a job well done, look out for one another, ensure safety standards are met, and contribute to delivering the quality service Amazon is known for worldwide.

Join us in the Amazon Reliability Maintenance Engineering team. We maintain and optimize technologies in the Global Amazon Warehouse & Delivery Network.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
We are seeking motivated, customer-focused individuals to join as Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technicians. The role focuses on ensuring safety regulations and policies are followed, preventative maintenance is performed timely and to high standards, and equipment availability is maximized through continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:
- Demonstrate best practices in equipment safety and monitor teams for compliance
- Track equipment performance via visual checks, condition monitoring, and scheduled maintenance
- Supervise technicians on shift, support their development, and act as the first contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers
- Troubleshoot equipment issues to reduce downtime and enhance processing speed
- Contribute to system improvements and standardization across the EU network

A typical day involves leading a team to ensure equipment readiness, monitoring processes for compliance, and implementing efficiency improvements across the EU. The role involves working shifts, possibly including weekends and nights, at one of our operational sites. Progression opportunities into more senior roles are available as you gain experience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Full Engineering Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or higher in a relevant Engineering field
- Experience in technical leadership roles
- Experience in electrical and mechanical disciplines
- Experience with automation or material handling equipment
- Proficiency in English (verbal and written)

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