Engineering Mechatronics Apprentice
AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD.
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About the Role
We are offering a 48 month level 3 apprenticeship in Engineering Maintenance (Mechatronics). Day-to-day you will: Work in a hands-on manner to actively maintain, fault-find and repair mechanical, electrical and mechatronic systems. Support the installation and commission of new equipment and study for your apprenticeship qualification.
- Installation, testing and commissioning of new automated equipment
- Fault finding, troubleshooting and rectification of issues
- Planned and preventative maintenance activities
- Modifications and upgrades to existing equipment
Applicants must be able to commit to spending the first academic year at a training centre in Manchester full time during the working week. Amazon will pay for the accommodation and reasonable additional living expenses during this time.
- Not only will you receive invaluable learning, development and professional experience, but you will also gain a number of externally recognised qualifications and your bachelor’s degree
- On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for Automation Engineering roles within the RME team
- Apprentices have the option to continue their academic studies in years 3 and 4 to HNC level
About the Training
After a period of foundation skills and technical knowledge development all apprentices will be required to achieve the following qualifications:
Classroom training and workshops hosted offsite.
- Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Year 1:
- Year 1 is full-time residential (classroom) training at one of our training provider facilities
- As a result, you may be required to work away from home Monday to Friday each week during term time (costs will be supported by Amazon), combined with short periods working at one of our operations warehouses
- This will give you a thorough and detailed insight into the work of the RME (engineering) team, as well as the basic skills necessary before working autonomously on our site equipment
Subsequent years:
- Subsequent years will comprise day or block release training at a specialist college where you will study for an HNC in Engineering/Mechatronics, and on-the-job training in a Fulfilment/Sortation Centre or Delivery Station among our team of technicians and engineers
About the Employer
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Training Provider
THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED
Course/Training
Engineering technician (level 3)
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