RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East Midlands Locations

RME Mechatronics Apprentice - East Midlands Locations 2026 (Fixed Term Contract)

Amazon – Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom

We are looking for a motivated apprentice to join our Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team. The role offers hands‑on experience in both electrical and mechanical engineering within a highly automated warehouse environment. You will gain a solid foundation for a career in mechatronics maintenance, working with cutting‑edge robotics, conveyor networks, and smart sensor technology.

• Carry out proactive and preventative maintenance on complex automated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair faults in a live distribution warehouse setting.
• Use the latest tools to maximise equipment effectiveness.
• Modify and upgrade existing equipment to improve performance.
• Uphold health and safety policies and practices.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.

• UK national, or non‑UK national with the right to work in the UK, or an EU national with settled status and residence of 3+ years in the UK or EEA (prior to September 2026).
• Full UK residency for the duration of the programme (through September 2030).
• Not registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later.
• Minimum age 18 years before entry (effective September 2026).
• At least 3 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 / A‑C (or equivalent):
  Maths, English and a science/technology subject.
• No prior qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9‑4 / A‑C, including Maths, English and a science/technology subject.
• Studying towards or holding a T‑Level in Engineering, or A‑Levels with a bias towards science & technology.
• Experience or interest in fluid power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC operations, or CAD design.

Full‑time residential training for the first 12 months at an Amazon training centre, with accommodation and travel support if required. Opportunity to earn an Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering – Mechatronics Maintenance, combining on‑the‑job training with industry‑recognised study. Long‑term career progression into roles such as mechatronic maintenance technician, maintenance engineer, mechanical fitter, or electrical engineer.

Submit your application by 17 July 2026, including proof of the required qualifications. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer subject to verification of credentials and funding eligibility. (See Amazon equality statement and data‑protection notice for further details.)