Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 36-month Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance) with Amazon.
- Develop hands-on skills in electrical and mechanical maintenance, working with automated systems.
- Gain qualifications including an HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics.
- Entry requirements include 3 GCSEs (Maths, English, Science/Technology) at Grade 4 (C) or above, and being 18+ by September 2027.
- Qualification certificates must be submitted by 16 July 2027.
About the Role
This 36-month fixed-term apprenticeship offers a pathway into Mechatronics Maintenance at Amazon, focusing on both electrical and mechanical engineering.
What You'll Do
As an RME Mechatronics Apprentice, you will:
- Perform proactive and preventative maintenance on automated systems.
- Conduct 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.
- Contribute to 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.
Training and Development
- The apprenticeship leads to an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance).
- The first 12 months involve a full-time residential programme at external training provider facilities or Amazon's 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 Amazon Fulfilment Centres, Sortation Centres, or Delivery Stations.
- 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.
- You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Application Deadline
Candidates must provide proof of all required qualifications by 16 July 2027.