RME Mechatronics Apprentice

Amazon; Portadown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Northern Ireland is offering an RME Mechatronics Apprenticeship aimed at launching your engineering career. The role involves maintaining cutting-edge automated systems and gaining hands-on experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines over a 3-year fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will have solid GCSEs, a strong interest in engineering, and the ambition to grow within a technology-driven environment.

Benefits

First-class coaching

Tailored development opportunities

Career advancement resources

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Key understanding of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a wide range of automated equipment.
• Carry out proactive and reactive repairs in a live warehouse.
• Implement modifications and upgrades to existing equipment.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical device maintenance

Electrical equipment wiring

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (A-C)

T-Level in Engineering or similar

Tools

CAD design

3D printing tools

Job description

RME Mechatronics Apprentice - Northern Ireland Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

Job ID: 3157921 | Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

RME Mechatronics Apprentice - Launch Your Engineering Career with Amazon

Fascinated by the mechanics behind automated systems? Want to master both electrical and mechanical engineering while working with cutting‑edge technology? Amazon is the perfect place to launch your engineering career in Mechatronics Maintenance.

As one of the world’s most advanced technology‑driven companies, we are powered by当地 automation, robotics, and continuous innovation. From robotic arms and conveyor networks to smart sensor technology, you will work with systems that keep millions of customer orders moving. This apprenticeship gives you the chance to become a multi‑skilled maintenance technician in both electrical and mechanical disciplines, gaining hands‑on experience with industry‑leading equipment that will shape your future in engineering.

The Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they keep vital machinery running at all times. As an RME Mechatronics Apprentice, you’ll maintain a wide range of equipment and workspaces while upholding Health and Safety best practices. You’ll learn to keep colleagues safe and prevent machine downtime, boosting the availability and quality of our equipment and improving the operational environment.

Your role covers installation, testing, fault finding, and ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment. You will also undertake:

• 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

We’re looking for people who stay calm when things don’t go to plan and tackle challenges with a get‑things‑done approach. If you love being around machines and understand the importance of keeping production lines running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll learn valuable skills including fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, fluid power systems assembly and testing, mechanical device maintenance, electrical equipment wiring and testing, hydraulics and pneumatics, and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operations.

As part of our team, you’ll respond promptly(dictionary?) to breakdowns, investigate, find, and implement solutions quickly. You’ll also make suggestions for long‑term improvements, from CAD design and 3D printing to overseeing general site maintenance and repairing key distribution equipment.

Here at Amazon, we value learning and curiosity. Within this apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first‑class coaching, tailored development opportunities and challenging, rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.

Throughout the apprenticeship you will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, combining practical, on‑the‑job experience with industry‑recognised study. This is a 3‑year program where you will spend one day per week with our training partner focusing on the academic learning component of your apprenticeship. You will work towards achieving both a Pearson BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and an ETA Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering. The remainder of the week is spent gaining hands‑on experience at one of our fulfilment, sortation or delivery facilities, learning directly from experienced technicians andTime-7 engineers and gaining exposure to real engineering projects.

We operate 24/7 in shift patterns covering days, nights and weekends. You will support our real‑world engineering schedules, keeping Amazon operating around the clock.

We value different perspectives and experiences, and we’re dedicated to creating an puse inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee‑led affinity groups provide community, mentorship and a platform for your voice to be heard. We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve.

We continuously raise our performance bar and provide endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and career‑advancing resources to help you grow into a better‑rounded professional.

This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of maintenance roles such as mechatronic maintenance technician, maintenance engineerload, mechanical fitter and electrical engineer. With plenty of opportunities for progression both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon, this could be the start of an exciting and rewarding career.

Join us and be part of the team that keeps Amazon moving. Apply now and shape the future of technology with us.

Key Job 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 المفتش
• Making modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
• Upholding health and safety policies and practices
• Working on continuous improvement projects

Basic Qualifications

• You are a UK national, or a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status in the UK, and have lived in the UK or an EEA, or British overseas territory for 3 years or more prior to commencing the apprenticeship (September 2026)
• If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in the UK for the entire duration of the program (September 2029)
• You will be resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program
• You are not registered to study on horns UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
• You will be 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026)
• You have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 to/ A - C (or equivalent): Maths, English and đạt science/technology subject
• This position is a 36‑month fixed‑term contract. You must not already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
• Please ensure a Statement of Comparability if you have qualifications outside the UK, through UK EN bought: UK ENIC

Preferred Qualifications

• You have achieved or are studying towards a T‑Level in an Engineering subject or 'A' Levels with a bias towards science & technology, or another engineering subject or studying for ‘A’ levels with a bias towards science and technology
• Level 2 ICT qualification

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