Automation Engineering Apprentice - 48 month fixed term contract
Posted 16 hours 22 minutes ago by Amazon
Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. - A10
Ever wondered what it's like to orchestrate a symphony of robots? Can you picture yourself controlling cutting-edge technology that powers one of the world's most advanced networks? Imagine being at the controls of one of the world's most sophisticated automated networks, where thousands of robots dance in perfect harmony, artificial intelligence makes split-second decisions, and breakthrough technology comes to life. This isn't science fiction - this is Amazon, and this could be your everyday workspace as an Automation Apprentice.
Welcome to the future of engineering. Our fulfilment centers are like living, breathing cities of automation, where:
- Hundreds of autonomous robots collaborate seamlessly to fulfil customer orders
- Advanced AI and machine learning systems make real-time decisions
- Revolutionary conveyor systems spanning miles move packages at speed
- Cutting-edge robotic arms handle packages with precision
- Smart sensors and vision systems guide operations with accuracy
- Ground-breaking automated storage and retrieval systems redefine efficiency
As an Automation Apprentice within our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team, you'll be hands-on with technology that most people only read about. You'll work alongside industry experts who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automation. This isn't just maintenance - it's about being part of a team that innovates, improves, and reimagines automation technology every day.
What Makes This Opportunity Unique?
- Work with Amazon exclusive technology you won't find anywhere else
- Experience automation at a scale that's transforming global logistics
- Be part of teams developing and implementing next-generation robotics
- Learn from engineers who are industry pioneers
- See your ideas come to life in real-world applications
- Shape the future of automation technology
Key job 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
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with:
- Advanced robotics systems and controls
- Industrial automation programming
- Smart sensor technology and IoT integration
- Predictive maintenance systems
- Data analytics and performance optimization
- Safety systems for human-robot collaboration
- Industry 4.0 technologies
- Machine learning applications in automation
Within this 48-month programme, you will work towards the Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship, combining practical on-the-job experience with industry-recognised study. Your first 12 months will be a full-time residential programme based at external training provider facilities or at Amazon training centres. If you live outside a commutable distance, accommodation will be provided during term time for these first 12 months, and travel expenses will be supported. In later years you will have on-the-job training working towards a BSc in Controls and Automation Engineering and an HNC/D in Electrical/Controls Engineering. You'll support our 24/7 operation in shift patterns that include days, nights and weekends.
You'll join a diverse and passionate team of engineers dedicated to driving results and pushing creative boundaries. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our employee-led affinity groups, including communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees, and underrepresented minorities, foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. These 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're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That means you'll find knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.
Join us at Amazon, where the future of automation is being written today. Whether you're debugging a robotic system, optimizing conveyor performance, or collaborating on the next big innovation in automation, every day brings new challenges and opportunities to push technological boundaries. Turn your passion for technology into an extraordinary career that puts you at the forefront of engineering innovation. The robots are waiting - are you ready to take control? Apply now and begin your journey into the extraordinary.
Basic Qualifications- To qualify for this programme, you must:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
- Have the right to live and work in England. If on a visa, this must enable you to work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme until September 2030
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
- Have at least 5 GCSEs, grade C or above (including Maths and English)
- Three A levels (or equivalent) at C or above in Mathematics, IT, Physics, or an Engineering related subject, OR have completed a BTEC Level 3 Engineering qualification of 180 credits which must include Further Mathematics
- If qualifications were obtained outside the UK, a Statement of Comparability is required (via UK ENIC). Please obtain one during the application process
- Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility; offers are subject to funding approval
- Please note: This is a 48-month fixed-term contract and you must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
- This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have a similar or higher-level qualification in the same or similar subject
- You have a maintenance or Engineering HNC/D qualification - ideally with a PLC, automation, electronics or electrical bias
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