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

Required Skills

roboticsautomationplciotmachine learningpredictive maintenancedata analyticsindustrial controls

About the Role

This is a 48-month Automation Engineering Apprentice role at Amazon, where you'll work with cutting-edge robotics and automation systems in fulfillment centers. You'll gain hands-on experience maintaining automated systems while working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship and 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 start date (September 2026)
  • Have right to live and work in England for entire programme duration
  • Have lived in UK or EEA for last 3 years and be UK resident for programme duration
  • Have at least 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
  • Have three A levels grade 4/C or above in Mathematics, IT, Physics or Engineering, OR BTEC level 3 engineering qualification with further mathematics

Nice to Have:

  • Maintenance or Engineering HNC/D qualification
  • PLC, automation, electronics or electrical bias in qualifications

Benefits & Perks

  • Full-time residential programme for first 12 months with accommodation provided if needed
  • Travel expenses supported
  • Industry-recognised study towards BSc and HNC/D qualifications
  • Work with Amazon-exclusive technology not found elsewhere
  • Learn from industry pioneers and see ideas come to life