Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East of England Locations - C

Position: Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East of England Locations 2026 - Fixed Term C[...]

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

Amazon Dunstable, England, United Kingdom

Job Overview

This apprenticeship focuses on individuals with military experience and/or military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector. Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon. At Amazon, thousands of former military are driving innovation and raising the bar on customer experience.

RME Mechatronics Apprentice – Launch Your Engineering Career with Amazon

Fascinated by the mechanics behind automated systems? Want to master both electrical and mechanical engineering while working with cutting‑edge technology? Amazon is the perfect place to launch your engineering career in Mechatronics Maintenance. As one of the world's most advanced technology‑driven companies, we are powered by automation, robotics, and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out proactive and preventative maintenance
• Carrying out reactive repairs, and fault diagnosis in a live distribution warehouse
• Using the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness
• Making modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
• Upholding health and safety policies and practices
• Working on continuous improvement projects

Basic Qualifications

• You are a UK national, or a non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national and have settled status in the UK, and have lived in the UK or an EEA, or British overseas territory for 3 years or more prior to commencing the apprenticeship (September 2026)
• If you are on a visa, this needs to 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 program
• You are not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
• You 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 subject
• Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and those not eligible will have offer withdrawn
• Please note, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC:
• PLEASE NOTE:
  
  This position is a 36‑48 month fixed‑term contract. 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

Preferred Qualifications

• You 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. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer.

Important Qualification Reminder

As part of the recruitment and enrolment process for this apprenticeship, candidates must provide proof of all required qualifications. Original certificates or certified copies must be submitted. The deadline for providing qualification certificates for the RME Mechatronics programme is 17 July 2026. Applications without verified qualifications by this date will automatically be unsuccessful. Failure to provide proof of qualifications by the stated deadline will result in the withdrawal of any conditional offer, and you will not be able to commence the apprenticeship programme.

Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers may be withdrawn for applicants who do not meet funding criteria.

Equal Opportunities

Amazon 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. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

We provide a supportive environment and are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants, and all necessary accommodations. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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