Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 48-month Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship with Amazon.
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced robotics, automation, and AI systems.
- Work towards a BSc in Controls and Automation Engineering and an HNC/D in Electrical/Controls Engineering.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English) and 3 A-Levels (Maths, IT, Physics, Engineering) or equivalent.
- Shift work including days, nights, and weekends.
About the Role
This is a 48-month fixed-term contract for an Automation Engineering Apprentice within Amazon's Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team.
What You'll Do
- Support maintenance and fault-finding on automated systems and robotics.
- Use diagnostic tools to keep conveyors and sortation equipment running smoothly.
- Plan preventative maintenance and safety checks.
- Collaborate with engineers to develop new process improvements and energy-efficient solutions.
What You'll Learn
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in:
- Advanced robotics systems, controls, and industrial automation programming.
- Smart sensor technology and IoT integration.
- Predictive maintenance and performance optimisation through data analytics.
- Safety systems for human-robot collaboration.
- Machine learning applications and wider Industry 4.0 technologies.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2027).
- Have the right to live and work in England at the point of enrolment (June 2027).
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years prior to the start date.
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2027 or later.
- Be prepared to travel for external/mandatory training as part of the apprenticeship.
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
- Three A levels (or equivalent) at C (grade 4) or above in either Mathematics, IT, Physics, or an Engineering related subject, OR have completed a BTEC level 3 engineering qualification of 180 credits which must include further mathematics.
- You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
- This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation.
Benefits
- Work towards a Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship.
- Gain practical, on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study.
- First 12 months will be a full-time residential programme, with accommodation provided if living outside commutable distance and travel expenses supported.
- Work towards a BSc in Controls and Automation Engineering and an HNC/D in Electrical/Controls Engineering in later years.
- Opportunity to see your own ideas come to life in real-world applications.
- Access to knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources.
Important Dates
- Enrolment: June 2027
- Start Date: September 2027
Working Hours
- This role supports Amazon's 24/7 operation, so you'll work shifts covering days, nights and weekends.