Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - South East Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

Military & veterans RME mechatronics apprentice - south east locations 2026 - fixed term contractAmazon Greater London, England, United KingdomThis role focuses on individuals who have military experience and/or are military spouses or children interested in building a career in the private sector.Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon. The RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) team at Amazon is fundamental to our operations – they keep vital machinery running at all times.Key responsibilitiesCarrying out proactive and preventative maintenanceCarrying out reactive repairs and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouseUsing the latest tools to maximise equipment effectivenessMaking modifications and upgrades to existing equipmentUpholding health and safety policies and practicesWorking on continuous improvement projectsThroughout your apprenticeship you will 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.You will respond promptly to breakdowns, investigating, finding, and implementing solutions quickly. You will also make suggestions for long‑term improvements. From CAD design and 3‑D printing to overseeing general site maintenance and repairing key distribution equipment, our team handles most aspects of Amazon's technical operations.Training and developmentThroughout the apprenticeship you will work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance), combining practical on‑the‑job experience with industry‑recognised study. Your first 12 months will be a full‑time residential programme based either at one of our external training provider facilities or at our own world‑class Amazon training centres.In later years you will combine day or block release study for your HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics with on‑the‑job training at a Fulfilment Centre, Sortation Centre or Delivery Station. You will support our 24/7 operation in shift covering days, nights and weekends.Basic qualificationsYou 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, an EEA or British overseas territory for 3 years or more prior to commencing the apprenticeship (September 2026)If you are on a visa, it must enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme (September 2030)You will be resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programYou are not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or laterYou will be 18 years old or older before entering an Amazon building (September 2026)You have a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grades 9–4 / A–C (or equivalent): Maths, English and a science/technology subjectPrevious qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and those not eligible will have offer withdrawnPrevious qualifications outside the UK will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC: https://www.enic.org.uk/This apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupationYOU must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.Preferred qualificationsYou have 5 GCSEs at Grades 9–4 / A–C (or equivalent), including Maths, English and a science/technology subject.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.Equal opportunityAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Company: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10Job ID: A3124585 #J-18808-Ljbffr