Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - North West Locations

Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - North West Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

Join Amazon in this role for military veterans, spouses, and children to launch an engineering career in Mechatronics Maintenance.

This apprenticeship focuses on those who have military experience and/or are military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector. Amazon’s military recruiting team is available to discuss many opportunities within Amazon. Thousands of former military are driving innovation behind the 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? This apprenticeship will give you the chance to become a multi‑skilled maintenance technician in electrical and mechanical disciplines.

As one of the world’s most advanced technology‑driven companies, we are powered by automation, robotics, and continuous innovation. From robotic arms to conveyor networks and smart sensor technology, you will work with the systems that keep millions of customer orders moving. Your role will cover installation, testing, fault finding, and ongoing planned maintenance of complex automated equipment.

• 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

We’re looking for people who stay calm when things don’t go to plan and tackle challenges with a get‑things‑done approach. If you love machines and understand the importance of keeping production lines running smoothly, this could be your opportunity.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will learn fault diagnosis, preventative maintenance, fluid power systems assembly and testing, mechanical device maintenance, electrical equipment wiring and testing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC operations.

You'll work towards an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Mechatronics Maintenance), combining on‑the‑job experience with industry‑recognised study. Your first 12 months will be a full‑time residential programme, with accommodation and travel expenses supported. In later years, you’ll combine work with study for an HNC in Engineering or Mechatronics.

You will support our 24/7 operation in shifts covering days, nights, and weekends in patterns that reflect real‑world engineer schedules.

• UK or EU national with right to work in the UK, or non‑UK national with settled status and 3+ years residence prior to commencing (September 2026)
• Legal work status in England for the entire programme (September 2030)
• Resident of the UK for the entire duration
• Not registered for UK government funded courses ending August 2026 or later
• Minimum age 18 before entering an Amazon building (September 2026)
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grades 9–4 / A–C (or equivalent):
  Maths, English, and a science/technology subject
• Statement of Comparability for overseas qualifications via UK ENIC
• 36‑48 month fixed‑term contract; no existing qualification at same or higher level
• Assumes little or no knowledge/experience of the occupation

• 5 GCSEs at Grades 9–4 / A–C (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a science/technology subject
• Achievement or pursuit of a T‑Level in an Engineering subject or ‘A’ Levels with a bias towards science & technology, or studying for such, or similar

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