Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician

Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician Amazon UK Services Ltd. The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they’re the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, you’ll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You'll help to keep your colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. Our RME Technicians boost the availability and quality of our equipment and work to enhance the operational environment too. Key job responsibilities Proactive and preventative maintenance tasks on a wide range of site equipment Carry out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness Uphold all health and safety policies and practices Support the development and progression of on‑site apprentices Work on continuous improvement projects and roll out best practices across a range of EU sites A day in the life of an RME Technician: you’ll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to our sites’ equipment to make sure it’s working safely. You’ll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding and implementing solutions as quickly as possible. You’ll make suggestions for long‑term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll undertake day‑to‑day maintenance tasks and liaise with contractors if you need external expertise. You’ll work across a range of shifts to ensure our sites are supported around the clock – allowing Amazon to deliver at the speed we’re known for. About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team keeps our equipment performing at its best. We’re a technically minded team of excellent team players guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. From installing automated packaging systems to overseeing general maintenance and repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazon’s technical side. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant so everyone is safe and ensuring our sites operate at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, both within the RME team and across Amazon. Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazon’s crucial operations sites, ensuring customers receive their orders on time. We often work early or late hours, including night shifts, to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption. When we spot a better way to do something, our team develops and introduces new processes or cutting‑edge technology such as Amazon Robotics and Complex Item Sorter. Basic Qualifications Served a full Engineering indentured apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject Relevant experience as a qualified engineer Relevant experience working in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance Advanced proficiency in the local language verbally and in writing Preferred Qualifications Experience in condition‑based monitoring Experience working with print and apply machines Experience in fault‑finding and maintaining conveyor or automation systems Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit Amazon accommodation page ( If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr