Lead Reliability Technician (Hiring Immediately)

Company:  Amazon TA
Location: Northampton
Closing Date: 01/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team is central to Amazonscommitment to innovation. As Amazon evolves and adapts, this team makes surethat 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 andidentifying new and efficient ways of working. In this role, you’ll pay closeattention to our processes to help maintain our high standards, and you’ll putin place upgrades to take that standard even higher. Key job responsibilities Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams toensure everyone follows the correct processes Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-basedmonitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additionalservicing when required Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as thefirst point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they canprocess packages as quickly as possible Support in finding ways to continually improve systems and standardiseprocesses across the EU network A day in the life In every shift, you’ll be leading a team to make sure everyone has theequipment they need and that it’s running properly. That involves monitoringprocesses so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring thatpreventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, you’ll suggest improvements tomake our systems more efficient and productive and then implement thoseimprovements across an EU-wide function. You’ll also be monitoring processeswith tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as workingclosely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. You’ll work shiftpatterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop yourexperience within this exciting part of Amazon, you’ll be well-placed toprogress into more senior roles. About the team Our Reliability Maintenance Engineering or RME team keep our equipmentperforming at its best. Were a technically minded team, made up of excellentteam players and guided by experienced leaders. We work together to maintain,troubleshoot and repair equipment across our global network of fulfilmentcentres. Some of our people are leaders, who oversee the team as they work onexciting technology – some of which only exists at Amazon. From installing automated packaging systems to overseeing the generalmaintenance of a site to repairing key distribution equipment, our teamhandles most aspects of Amazon’s technical side. This includes keepingbuildings legally compliant, so everyone is safe, and our sites are operatingat maximum efficiency. There are lots of opportunities for progression, bothwithin the RME team and more widely across Amazon. Everything we do focuses on reducing downtime in Amazon’s crucial operationssites, so customers get their orders on time. We often work during early orlate hours to carry out maintenance with minimal disruption, including nightshifts. If we spot a better way to do something, we have the skills and theopportunity to develop and introduce completely new processes or cutting-edgetech like Amazon Robotics and our Complex Item Sorter. ### BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Served a full engineering indentured apprenticeship andor qualified to aminimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent. • Multi skilled in both electrical and mechanical disciplines with relevantexperience in automation or complex. • MHE environments. • Solid foundational knowledge of PLC based controls systems. • Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to planproactive maintenance. • and record reactive tasks. • Knowledge of Statutory Compliance requirements. • Ability to communicate (written & verbal) in English ### PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon.If you have all the basic qualifications above, we’d love to hear from you. Experience working in a multi-contractor and multi-site working environment Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliancerequirements Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactivemaintenance and record reactive tasks A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or businessadministration Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately thatemploying a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion todiscover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the securityof your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult ourPrivacy Notice (https:www.amazon.jobsenprivacy_page) to know more abouthow we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equalopportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, nationalorigin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status,disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals withdisabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visithttps:www.amazon.jobscontentenhow-we-hireaccommodations.
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