Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice - Hands-on Training

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

Job summary

Amazon's Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) invites applications for a Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice. You’ll start with a full-time residential programme and progress toward an Advanced Apprenticeship, combining hands-on work with study at training centres and on-site facilities.

You’ll rotate through maintenance roles across mechatronics, electrical and mechanical disciplines, gaining exposure to PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, CAD and 3D printing.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older before start date.
• Have the right to live and work in England at enrolment.
• Have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
• Willing to travel for external/mandatory training as part of the apprenticeship.
• Great problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm and methodical when things go wrong.
• A practical, hands-on approach and enjoyment of taking things apart to understand and fix them.
• An eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow professionally.
• Willing and able to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out proactive and preventative maintenance.
• Carrying out 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

Hands-on skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

GCSEs incl Maths English Sci/Tech

Tools

CAD design

3D printing

Job description

Amazon's Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) invites applications for a Mechatronics Maintenance Apprentice. You’ll start with a full-time residential programme and progress toward an Advanced Apprenticeship, combining hands-on work with study at training centres and on-site facilities.

You’ll rotate through maintenance roles across mechatronics, electrical and mechanical disciplines, gaining exposure to PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, CAD and 3D printing.