Automation Engineering Apprentice
Location
Dartford, Kent | United Kingdom
Job description
What you will do in your working day
You will build your skills over a 48-month period - starting in September 2024 including:
- Classroom training and workshops hosted offsite
- Fault find and repair automation systems
- Optimise automation systems
- Programme automation systems using PLC's
The training you will be getting 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 team, as well as the basic skills necessary before working autonomously on our site equipment. Years 2 and 3 will comprise block release training at one of our training provider facilities where you will study for a Foundation Degree in controls engineering, and on-the-job training in a Fulfilment Centre among our team of technicians and engineers. In year 4, you will complete a substantial work-based project and attend university on block release to achieve your full degree qualification (which will be awarded along with the apprenticeship certificate on completion of the End Point Assessment for the 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 completion successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for Automation Engineering roles within the RME team.
What to expect at the end of your 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 completion successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be eligible to apply for Automation Engineering roles within the RME team.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working
Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4-9) Essential
A Level or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade A-C) Desired
A Level or equivalent STEM subject (other than Maths) (Grade A-C) Desired
Things to consider Applicants must be able to commit to spending the first academic year at a training centre in Birmingham full time during the working week. Amazon will pay for the accommodation and reasonable additional living expenses during this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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