Shift-Lead, Reliability Maintenance

Amazon; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior RME Technician to lead Reliability Maintenance Engineering across EU sites. You will oversee shift teams, drive improvements in preventive maintenance and equipment uptime, and ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical standards.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC/SCADA knowledge, CMMS experience, and a background in automated material handling equipment. Expect shift work, including nights, at Daventry-based operations.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3 / IVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics
• 4-year UK certified apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship
• SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
• Experience in automated conveyor systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, preventative maintenance procedures, blueprint and schematic reading, industrial electrical, industrial controls, industrial electronics, PLC programs, NEC, work order management
• Experience using CMMS to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks
• A full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject
• Technical leadership experience
• Electrical and mechanical discipline experience
• Automation or material handling equipment experience
• Advanced proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate best practice on equipment safety and monitor teams to ensure correct processes.
• Track equipment performance through visual checks and monitoring; schedule servicing.
• Supervise technicians on shift and act as first contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers.
• Solve equipment issues to reduce downtime and improve processing speed.
• Identify and implement improvements to standardise EU-wide processes and systems.
• Lead shift teams to ensure availability of equipment and compliance with regulations.
• Assist with admin tasks and liaise with line managers on system improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical & Mechanical

PLC programming

CMMS experience

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / SVQ Level 3 / IVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics

4-year UK certified apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Industrial PLCs

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior RME Technician to lead Reliability Maintenance Engineering across EU sites. You will oversee shift teams, drive improvements in preventive maintenance and equipment uptime, and ensure compliance with electrical and mechanical standards.

The role requires strong leadership, PLC/SCADA knowledge, CMMS experience, and a background in automated material handling equipment. Expect shift work, including nights, at Daventry-based operations.