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Automation Engineering Apprentice - 48 month fixed term contract at Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10

Required Skills

roboticsindustrial automationplc programmingiot integrationpredictive maintenancedata analyticsmachine learningsafety systemsindustry 4.0

About the Role

This is a 48-month Automation Engineering Apprentice role at Amazon, focusing on maintaining and troubleshooting advanced robotics and automated systems within fulfillment centers. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation technology while working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship and a BSc in Controls and Automation Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting maintenance and fault-finding on automated systems and robotics
  • Using diagnostic tools to keep conveyors and sortation equipment running smoothly
  • Planning preventative maintenance and safety checks
  • Collaborating with engineers to develop new process improvements and energy-efficient solutions

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

  • Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
  • Have the right to live and work in England for the entire programme duration
  • Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years and be a UK resident for the programme
  • Have at least 5 GCSEs grade 4 or above including Maths and English
  • Have three A levels grade 4 or above in Mathematics, IT, Physics, or Engineering, OR a BTEC level 3 engineering qualification with further mathematics

Nice to Have:

  • Maintenance or Engineering HNC/D qualification with a PLC, automation, electronics, or electrical bias

Benefits & Perks

  • Full-time residential training programme with accommodation provided if needed
  • Travel expenses supported during training
  • Industry-recognised study towards a BSc and HNC/D
  • Work with exclusive Amazon automation technology at a global scale
  • Inclusive environment with employee-led affinity groups and mentorship