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Amazon is the perfect place to start your career in mechatronics maintenance. As one of the world’s largest retail companies, we have an unrivalled range of equipment, technologies, and facilities; there are a huge variety of projects you can work on during the apprenticeship. Applicants will have a deep interest in maintenance and a solid willingness to become a multi-skilled technician in both electrical and mechanical discipline.
| Location | Multiple locations across the UK and Ireland |
| Programme Duration | 36 - 48 months |
| Qualification & Level | Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance) |
| Weekly Pattern | 40-hour working week which could include weekend and or night shift working. Typical shift patterns are Sunday to Wednesday days or nights and Wednesday to Saturday days or nights. |
| Office Type | Classroom and Workshop in the 1st year. Operations warehouse in subsequent years. |
| Training Breakdown | Throughout the apprenticeship program, you will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance), gaining both practical, on-the-job experience and earning industry-recognized qualifications. Year 1 is full-time residential (classroom) training at one of our training provider facilities. As a result, you may be required to work away from home Monday to Friday each week during term time (costs will be supported by Amazon), combined with short periods working at one of our operations warehouses. Subsequent years will comprise day or block release training at a specialist college where you will study for an HNC in Engineering/Mechatronics, and on-the-job training in a Fulfilment/Sortation Centre or Delivery Station among our team of technicians and engineers. |
| Required Skills & Qualifications | The right person for the apprenticeship program:
If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC: https://www.enic.org.uk/ Note: If you already have a higher degree, or are studying towards a higher degree, in the same field or a related one, you will not be eligible to this apprenticeship. |
Your responsibilities will include:
• Installation, testing and commissioning of new automated equipment
• Fault finding, troubleshooting and rectification of issues
• Planned and preventative maintenance activities
• Modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
This is a hands-on role that requires you to apply your knowledge and skills across multiple engineering disciplines. You will work alongside experienced technicians to develop expertise in areas like:
• Electrical, electronic and control systems
• Mechanical engineering principles
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Safe working practices and maintenance procedures
What qualifications will I gain?
Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance)
What are my career prospects after graduating?
After graduating you can expect to be offered a role as an Engineering Technician in one of our operations buildings. Many former apprentices are still with Amazon and have progressed into leadership roles within the business.
Application Process and Timeline
(Applications open 1st November 2024)
(Assessment centres for this role are expected to take place between Feb - May 2025)
(The start date for this programme is September 2025)
