Job Description
This role focuses on those who have military experience and/or are military spouses/children interested in working in the private sector.
Amazon's military recruiting team is available to discuss the many opportunities within Amazon.
Key Components of this Apprenticeship
* Acquire valuable skills and knowledge, including all aspects of the role of a multi-skilled maintenance technician, covering mechanical, electrical, controls and fluid power skills knowledge and safety behaviours.
* Build skills over a 36-month period, including classroom-based training, on-the-job training, mentoring from RME engineers, and development of technical skills and complementary areas like organization, prioritization, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
The first 16 weeks of each year will be full-time residential (classroom training) at one of our training providers' facilities. Subsequent years will comprise on-the-job training in a Fulfilment Centre, while concurrently completing academic training.
Qualifications
* NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering
* BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
o Have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years
o Be a resident of IRE for the duration of the apprenticeship
o Be 18 years old or older before the contracts start date
o Have obtained a Leaving Certificate with five 06 or higher grades which must include Mathematics or Leaving Certificate Applied with five passes plus Level 5 Mathematics and one year industry experience
o Have successfully completed an approved pre-apprenticeship training course in an engineering discipline and demonstrate a proficiency in Mathematics similar to 06 in Leaving Certificate
o A full award placed at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (EQF 4) which includes proficiency in Mathematics similar to 06 in Leaving Certificate
o In the case where an applicant is 23 years or over (or employed in the OEM sector for 3 years) and does not meet the educational requirements specified above, they may apply through the Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process
Requirements
* Deep interest in maintenance and strong willingness to become a multi-skilled technician in both electrical and mechanical disciplines
* Desire to learn practical workshop / tool usage skills
* Able to read, understand and communicate in English, interact and engage comfortably with people at all levels of the business
* Desire to learn how to fault find and repair automation systems and machinery
* Ability to follow a list of guidelines and instructions (verbal or written) to deliver results and meet deadlines
* Hands-on attitude, flexible, adaptable and proactive
* Aim to attain impeccable customer service, excellent customer facing skills
* Seek and respond well to feedback
* Experience (or a willingness to learn and practice) working to appropriate health & safety standards and regulations
Preferred Qualifications
* Good communication skills
* Problem solver mindset