Automation Engineer Apprentice - 4-Year Residential Training

The BDPN; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is offering a 48-month Automation Apprentice fixed-term contract in Swindon, England. You will work in the Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, supporting maintenance on automated systems, robots, and AI-driven conveyors.

The programme includes 12 months residential training, travel support, and subsequent on-the-job training toward BSc/HNC qualifications, with shift patterns reflecting real operations.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older before the start date.
• Have the right to live and work in England for the duration of the programme.
• UK residency in the last 3 years and no current UK government funded course conflicting with the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• 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 process improvements and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship

Tools

PLC

Industrial IoT

Job description

Amazon is offering a 48-month Automation Apprentice fixed-term contract in Swindon, England. You will work in the Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, supporting maintenance on automated systems, robots, and AI-driven conveyors.

The programme includes 12 months residential training, travel support, and subsequent on-the-job training toward BSc/HNC qualifications, with shift patterns reflecting real operations.