JOB LOCATION: This role is based in Nottingham, UK.
The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they keep 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 keep colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime. RME Technicians boost equipment availability and quality, and work to enhance the operational environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Proactive and preventive 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
RME Technicians are based on-site, allowing quick response to machinery issues. You’ll carry out planned preventive maintenance and respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding, and implementing solutions. Suggestions for long‑term improvements are encouraged.
You will work alongside senior colleagues, undertake day‑to‑day maintenance tasks, and liaise with contractors when external expertise is required. Shift work ensures 24/7 site support for Amazon’s delivery operations.
About the team
The RME team keeps equipment performing at its best. It is technically minded, collaborative, and led by experienced leaders. The team maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment across Amazon’s global network of fulfillment centres, handling everything from automated packaging systems to general maintenance. Building safety and compliance are part of the job, as are opportunities for progression within RME and across Amazon.
Focus is on reducing downtime at critical operations sites, ensuring customers receive orders on time. Work may include early, late, or night shifts with minimal disruption. The team develops and introduces new processes, technologies, and cutting‑edge engineering initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3/SVQ Level 3/IVQ Level 3/City & Guilds Level 3/EAL Level 3 specialised in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or a 4‑year UK‑certified apprenticeship
- Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Experience in engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering, or project management
- English‑language communication skills, both written and verbal
- Prepared to provide proof of qualifications per Amazon’s Terms of Employment
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering
- Experience with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards, OEM and safety standards
- Experience with robotic operation and maintenance
- Experience with deployment and use of monitoring systems
- Experience in production or post‑production processes and facilities
Equal Opportunity
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