Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice: Hands-On Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided during term

Travel expenses supported

Job summary

Amazon UK Services Ltd. invites applicants to join a 36‑month Mechatronics Maintenance Apprenticeship. The programme blends hands-on electrical and mechanical training with on‑the‑job experience at Amazon Fulfilment Centres and training facilities in England.

Trainees learn fault diagnosis, PLCs, CAD, and safety practices while rotating through shifts to mirror real operations. Successful candidates will start with a full-time residential first year, with accommodation provided and travel

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on problem solving and mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• GCSE requirement: maths, English and science/tech at minimum grade 4/C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and preventative maintenance in a live distribution environment.
• Perform reactive repairs and fault diagnosis to minimise downtime.
• Use modern tools to maximise equipment effectiveness and reliability.
• Make modifications and upgrades to equipment as needed.
• Follow health and safety practices and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Curious learner

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science/Technology subject

Job description

Amazon UK Services Ltd. invites applicants to join a 36‑month Mechatronics Maintenance Apprenticeship. The programme blends hands-on electrical and mechanical training with on‑the‑job experience at Amazon Fulfilment Centres and training facilities in England.

Trainees learn fault diagnosis, PLCs, CAD, and safety practices while rotating through shifts to mirror real operations. Successful candidates will start with a full-time residential first year, with accommodation provided and travel