Posted 20 July, 2026
Maintenance and Engineering Manager, RME
Amazon
AU, Heathwood
Full Time
Reference: 71_457716_acd2d25d-05d2-4568-a50b-5a3b4a14ecea
Amazon is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Engineering Manager to join the team and lead our Reliability Maintenance and Engineering Team at our Heathwood, QLD site.
The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is the line manager for a team of up to 6 including Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians (fitters and electricians). As a Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you'll bring together the elements that make our working environment as supportive and efficient as possible. Your focus will be to lead and mentor a team of expert technicians dedicated to equipment reliability.
Learn more about Amazon RME in Australia
Key job responsibilities
Lead, support and mentor the maintenance team, ensuring site operations are maintained in a safe, standard and efficient manner.
Work with the team and the wider network to harness the technical expertise available and build solutions.
Support the Senior Maintenance and Engineering Manager as they work with the Site Safety department & Site Leadership to implement, record and audit safety and statutory compliance programs to provide a safe working environment for all staff.
Implement network standards and focus on preventative maintenance to provide a high level of equipment availability to our internal customers.
Ensure sufficient technical coverage is available for the shifts they own by organizing and directing the training program for the team.
Manage local projects or support Australia wide projects as assigned by the Sr. Maintenance and Engineering Manager.
A day in the life
You'll be based at one of our operational sites, which allows you to give practical guidance to your team and get a clear vision of what's happening at your site. This involves collecting data and solving problems in a fast-paced environment. You'll also have a chance to create an operational plan to make the site more productive and efficient. That will involve setting up new projects that improve everything from operational processes to equipment maintenance. After safety, the most important part of the role is leading your team and managing their performance and development, including organising additional training.
The Maintenance and Engineering Manager is the line manager for a team of up to 6 including Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians (fitters and electricians). As a Maintenance and Engineering Manager, you'll bring together the elements that make our working environment as supportive and efficient as possible. Your focus will be to lead and mentor a team of expert technicians dedicated to equipment reliability.
Learn more about Amazon RME in Australia
Key job responsibilities
Lead, support and mentor the maintenance team, ensuring site operations are maintained in a safe, standard and efficient manner.
Work with the team and the wider network to harness the technical expertise available and build solutions.
Support the Senior Maintenance and Engineering Manager as they work with the Site Safety department & Site Leadership to implement, record and audit safety and statutory compliance programs to provide a safe working environment for all staff.
Implement network standards and focus on preventative maintenance to provide a high level of equipment availability to our internal customers.
Ensure sufficient technical coverage is available for the shifts they own by organizing and directing the training program for the team.
Manage local projects or support Australia wide projects as assigned by the Sr. Maintenance and Engineering Manager.
A day in the life
You'll be based at one of our operational sites, which allows you to give practical guidance to your team and get a clear vision of what's happening at your site. This involves collecting data and solving problems in a fast-paced environment. You'll also have a chance to create an operational plan to make the site more productive and efficient. That will involve setting up new projects that improve everything from operational processes to equipment maintenance. After safety, the most important part of the role is leading your team and managing their performance and development, including organising additional training.
