RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East of England Locations 2026 - Fixed TermContract

RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East of England Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

RME Mechatronics Apprentice - Launch Your Engineering Career with Amazon

Join Amazon as a RME Mechatronics Apprentice in the East of England. This apprenticeship offers a 36‑48 month fixed‑term contract beginning September 2026, with a full‑time residential component for the first 12 months at an Amazon training centre and subsequent on‑line/remote study. You will learn how to maintain and repair the complex robotic, conveyor, and sensor systems that keep millions of orders moving.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out proactive and preventive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Repair and diagnose faults in a live distribution warehouse setting.
• Use advanced tools to maximise equipment effectiveness.
• Make modifications and upgrades to existing machinery.
• Uphold health and safety policies and practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

Required qualifications

• UK national, EU national with settled status, or non‑UK national with the right to work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme.
• Resident of the UK for the entire programme.
• Not registered to study on a UK government‑funded course that ends August 2026 or later.
• 18 years or older by September 2026.
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 / A‑C (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and a science/technology subject.
• No qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
• Ability to work in a shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends.

Preferred qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 / A‑C (or equivalent) in Maths, English, and a science/technology subject.
• Achieved or studying towards a T‑Level in an engineering subject or A Levels with a bias towards science & technology.

Benefits

• Full‑time residential training in the first 12 months.
• Travel and accommodation support if you live outside commutable distance.
• Progressive on‑the‑job learning and mentoring from experienced technicians and engineers.
• Opportunities for advancement to maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, mechanical fitter, or electrical engineer roles.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion. Our hiring decisions are made on the basis of experience and skill. Amazon does not discriminate based on protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. If you need workplace accommodation or assistance during the application process, please visit our accommodations page for assistance.