Mechatronics Apprentice: Hands-On Engineering Tech, 3-Year Program

Amazon Inc.; Portadown; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is offering a 36-month RME Mechatronics Apprentice program in Northern Ireland. The role blends electrical and mechanical maintenance training on industry-leading equipment within Amazon's Reliability Maintenance Engineering team.

You will undertake on-the-job experience at a Fulfilment Centre, with weekly academic learning and a Pearson BTEC Level 3 and ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma. Expect shift work across days, nights and weekends as part of a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or over before the start date.
• Have the right to live and work in Northern Ireland at enrolment.
• Have lived in Northern Ireland/EEA for last 3 years.
• Not be registered to study on NI government funded course ending Aug 2027 or later.
• Able to travel for external mandatory training as part of apprenticeship.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 / A-C (Maths, English, science/technology).
• Statement of Comparability may be required for qualifications earned outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Carry out 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.
• Engage in continuous improvement projects and suggest long‑term improvements.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Shift work readiness

Education

GCSEs (5+)

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. is offering a 36-month RME Mechatronics Apprentice program in Northern Ireland. The role blends electrical and mechanical maintenance training on industry-leading equipment within Amazon's Reliability Maintenance Engineering team.

You will undertake on-the-job experience at a Fulfilment Centre, with weekly academic learning and a Pearson BTEC Level 3 and ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma. Expect shift work across days, nights and weekends as part of a 24/7 operation.