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Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician

1 month ago by Amazon TA
  • Salary negotiable
  • Leicester, England, UK
  • Full-time
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On-site Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician role maintaining, repairing and improving machinery in a live Amazon distribution warehouse. You’ll handle preventative maintenance, reactive fault-finding, and health & safety compliance while supporting apprentices and continuous improvement across sites. Standout perk: exposure to the latest tools/automation and best-practice rollouts across EU sites.

Key skills
NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics) or 4-year UK apprenticeshipMechanical and/or electrical maintenancePreventative (planned) maintenanceReactive repairs and fault diagnosisHealth & Safety complianceConveyor/automation system fault-findingMaterial handling equipment (MHE) safety standards (OEM)Robotic operation and maintenanceCondition-based monitoringPrint and apply machines
Salary not listed — comparable UK RME/maintenance technician roles in large distribution/automation environments typically pay ~£38k–£55k depending on shift allowance and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a qualified hands-on maintenance engineer who enjoys fast-paced fault-finding, prioritises safety, and likes improving automated warehouse equipment on rotating shifts.
Why apply
  • Work with latest maintenance tools
  • Continuous improvement projects across EU sites
  • Support and develop on-site apprentices
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 Our RME Technicians are based on-site, so they can respond quickly to any machinery issues. You’ll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to our sites’ equipment to make sure it’s working safely. As an RME Technician, you’ll also respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding, and implementing solutions as quickly as possible.

You’ll also make suggestions for long-term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, you’ll undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks and will liaise with contractors if you need external expertise. You’ll work on a range of shifts to make sure our sites are supported around the clock – allowing Amazon to deliver at the speed we’re known for. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship - 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 - Associate's degree in Mechnical or Electrical - Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and safety standards - Experience with robotic operation and maintenance - 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 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 ( Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 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

Reference: 23810_2775659338·Original posting
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