Senior Reliability Maintenance Technician: Lead Uptime

Amazon.com, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading e-commerce company in Wakefield seeks a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician. In this role, you will ensure safe equipment practices, supervise technicians, and work on improving operational processes. Ideal candidates should have a full engineering apprenticeship, relevant experience in both electrical and mechanical systems, and must communicate effectively in English. This position requires shift work, with opportunities for progression into senior roles.

Qualifications

• A full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Experience in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Automation or material handling equipment experience.
• Advanced English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe equipment usage and monitor compliance with processes.
• Track equipment performance through checks and maintenance tasks.
• Supervise and support technicians on shift.
• Solve equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Improve systems and standardize processes across the EU.

Skills

Technical leadership

Proficiency in verbal and written English

Electrical and mechanical knowledge

Automation experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering subject

Degree in a technical discipline or operations

Job description

A leading e-commerce company in Wakefield seeks a Senior Reliability Maintenance Engineering Technician. In this role, you will ensure safe equipment practices, supervise technicians, and work on improving operational processes. Ideal candidates should have a full engineering apprenticeship, relevant experience in both electrical and mechanical systems, and must communicate effectively in English. This position requires shift work, with opportunities for progression into senior roles.