Key Takeaways
- Undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance) and an HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Gain hands-on experience maintaining advanced automation and robotics in Amazon's fulfillment centres.
- Requires a minimum of 3 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English, and a Science/Technology subject.
- Applications must have verified qualifications submitted by 16 July 2027.
- Work shifts covering days, nights, and weekends.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers a chance to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician in Mechatronics, focusing on both electrical and mechanical disciplines. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced automation, robotics, and technology used in Amazon's operations.
What You'll Do
As part of the Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, you will:
- Carry out proactive and preventative maintenance on a wide range of equipment.
- Perform reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse.
- Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness.
- Make modifications and upgrades to existing equipment.
- Uphold health and safety policies and practices.
- Work on continuous improvement projects and suggest long-term improvements.
Skills You'll Develop
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will build in-demand engineering skills, including:
- Fault diagnosis and preventative maintenance
- Mechanical device maintenance, and fluid power systems assembly and testing
- Electrical equipment wiring and testing
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operations
- CAD design and 3D printing
Programme Structure
- First 12 Months: Full-time residential programme at an external training provider or Amazon training centre. Accommodation and travel expenses will be supported if you live outside a commutable distance. Some training sites may not be accessible by public transport.
- Later Years: Combine day or block-release study for your HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics with on-the-job training at Amazon Fulfilment Centres, Sortation Centres, or Delivery Stations.
Working Hours
This role supports a 24/7 operation, so you will work shifts covering days, nights, and weekends.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for this programme, you must:
- 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.
- Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
- Not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Qualifications
You will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance) and an HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics.
Application Deadline
Proof of all required qualifications must be submitted by 16 July 2027.
Career Progression
This apprenticeship trains you for roles such as mechatronic maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, mechanical fitter, and electrical engineer, with opportunities for progression within RME and across Amazon.