Engineering Mechatronics Apprentice

Summary

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.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Exact shifts to be confirmed. Year 1: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5pm. Years 2-4: Monday to Friday, day shift pattern however there may be the requirement to work some night and weekend shifts.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 29 September
Duration: 4 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

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

Where you’ll work

Amazon DME4, Unit 5, Panattoni Park, Bellingham Way, Aylesford

ME20 7DL

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE MTC - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4-9)
Mathematics (grade 4-9)
Science or any STEM subject (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

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.

About this company

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.

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After this apprenticeship

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

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