RME Mechatronics Apprentice – East Locations (36-month fixed term contract)

Amazon is seeking apprentices fascinated by the mechanics behind automated systems, who want to master both electrical and mechanical engineering while working with cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Do

As an RME Mechatronics Apprentice, you will:

• Carry out proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Perform reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse.
• Utilise 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 your apprenticeship, you'll build a broad, in-demand engineering skillset, 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

The Apprenticeship Programme

• You will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance), combining practical, on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study.
• The first 12 months will be a full-time residential programme at external training provider facilities or Amazon's own training centres. Accommodation and travel expenses will be supported if you live outside a commutable distance.
• In later years, you will combine day or block-release study for your HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics with on-the-job training at one of Amazon's Fulfilment Centres, Sortation Centres, or Delivery Stations.
• 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). If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme from enrolment.
• 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.
• Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
• If you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK, you will require a Statement of Comparability from UK ENIC.
• You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.

Application Deadline

The deadline for providing qualification certificates for the RME Mechatronics programme is 16 July 2027. Applications without verified qualifications by this date will automatically be unsuccessful.