Key Takeaways
- Undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance) over 36 months.
- Gain hands-on experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance of automated systems.
- Requires a minimum of 3 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including Maths, English, and Science/Technology.
- The deadline for providing qualification certificates is 16 July 2027.
About the Role
This apprenticeship offers the chance to become a multi-skilled maintenance technician in Mechatronics, covering both electrical and mechanical disciplines. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment.
What You'll Do
As part of the Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, you will help maintain a wide range of equipment, uphold Health and Safety best practices, prevent downtime, and improve equipment availability and quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out proactive and preventative maintenance.
- Performing reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse.
- Using the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness.
- Making modifications and upgrades to existing equipment.
- Upholding health and safety policies and practices.
- Working on continuous improvement projects and suggesting long-term improvements.
Skills You'll Develop
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will 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.
Training and Development
You will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance), combining practical, on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study.
- First 12 months: 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.
- Later years: Combine day or block-release study for your HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics with on-the-job training at 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 Wales 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
The deadline for providing qualification certificates for the RME Mechatronics programme is 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.