The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations theyre the ones keeping vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Technician, youll 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.
Youll carry out a range of planned preventative maintenance to our sites equipment to make sure its working safely. Youll also make suggestions for long-term improvements. Working alongside senior colleagues, youll undertake day-to-day maintenance tasks like painting and plumbing and will liaise with contractors if you need external expertise. Youll work on a range of shifts to make sure our sites are supported around the clock allowing Amazon to deliver at the speed were known for.
About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. We work together to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. From installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the general maintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazons technical side.
We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including night shifts. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship, or NVQ Level 3/ SVQ Level 3/ IVQ Level 3/ City & Guilds Level 3/EAL Level 3 all specialized in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics - 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 opportunities employer. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon.
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Reliability, Maintenance & Engineering Technician in Beverley employer: Amazon
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