Maintenance Supervisor, RME
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19 hours ago
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Job Summary
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazons commitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts this team makes sure that the tools and technologies we use do as well. As a Senior RME Technician youll help us stay one step ahead adopting the latest technologies and identifying new and efficient ways of this role youll pay close attention to our processes to help maintain our high standards and youll put in place upgrades to take that standard even higher.
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
In every shift youll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that its running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime.
With everything you observe on your shifts youll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. Youll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks.
This role is located at one of our operational sites. Youll work shift patterns which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon youll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles.
About the team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. Were a technically minded team made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology some of which only exists at Amazon.
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. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant so everyone is safe and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.
Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazons crucial operations sites so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.
- 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 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.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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
In every shift youll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that its running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime.
With everything you observe on your shifts youll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. Youll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks.
This role is located at one of our operational sites. Youll work shift patterns which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon youll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles.
About the team
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipment performing at its best. Were a technically minded team made up of excellent team players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilment centres. Some of our people are leaders who oversee the team as they work on exciting technology some of which only exists at Amazon.
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. This includes keeping buildings legally compliant so everyone is safe and our sites are operating at maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon.
Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazons crucial operations sites so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early or late hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption including night shifts. If we spot a better way to do something we have the skills and the opportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or cutting-edge tech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter.
- 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 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.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Robotics
- HVAC
- Packaging
- CMMS
- Maintenance Management
- Property Maintenance
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Painting
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
- Troubleshooting
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