RME Mechatronics Apprentice - Northern Ireland Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

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. From cutting‑edge robotic arms to complex conveyor networks and smart sensor technology, you will work with the systems that keep millions of customer orders moving. This apprenticeship gives you the chance to become a multi‑skilled maintenance technician in both electrical and mechanical disciplines, gaining hands‑on experience with industry‑leading equipment that will shape your future in engineering.

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• 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 being around machines and understand the importance of keeping production lines running smoothly, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This apprenticeship trains you for a variety of maintenance roles such as mechatronic maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, mechanical fitter, and electrical engineer. With plenty of opportunities for progression both within the RME team and more widely across Amazon, this could be the start of an exciting and rewarding career.

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.

You will be 18 years old or older and have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grades 9–4 / A–C (or equivalent), including Maths, English, and a science/technology subject. 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. If you are on a visa, you must be able to legally work and reside in the UK for the entire duration of the program, which will run from September 2026 to September 2029. You will be resident in the UK for the entire duration of the programme, and you must not be registered to study on a UK government‑funded course ending August 2026 or later. You have achieved or are studying toward a T‑Level in an engineering subject or “A” levels with a bias toward science & technology.

Amazon offers a dynamic environment where you will learn by doing, receive first‑class coaching and tailored development opportunities, and work on continuous improvement projects with a real impact on our global operations. You will support a 24/7 operation in shift patterns covering days, nights, and weekends to reflect the real‑world schedules of engineers who keep Amazon operating around the clock.

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. Amazon does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.