OEM Engineering Technician Apprentice – Dublin Locations 2025

Job title:

OEM Engineering Technician Apprentice – Dublin Locations 2025

Company:

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONOur apprenticeshipsAmazon 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.
Our European Operations Teams are crucial in ensuring that we continue to deliver and innovate for customers. We have big plans and want to continue to develop and retain the best talent.Amazon apprenticeship schemes are aimed at people who have a passion for learning and want to start a career now – or possibly retrain in a new direction.To be successful you will need to be committed to your own development and be prepared to make the most of the opportunities, hands on experience and qualifications given to you.What are the core components of this apprenticeship?
During your apprenticeship, you will 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.
– You will build your skills over a 36-month period – starting in September – that will include:
· Classroom based training hosted offsite
· On-the-job training program, delivered by our specialist teams
· Mentoring from our RME engineers
Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organization, prioritization, data analysis and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.The first 16 weeks of each year you will be full time residential (classroom training) at one of our training providers’ facilities. As a result, you may be required to travel to the accommodation on a Sunday and to work away from home until Friday each week during term-time (costs will be supported by Amazon), combined with short periods working at one of our Fulfilment Centres/Sort Centres/Delivery Stations.
Subsequent years will comprise on-the-job training in a Fulfilment Centre, while concurrently completing academic training. Not only will you receive invaluable learning, development, and professional experience, you will also gain a number of externally recognized qualifications.Key job responsibilities
What will I learn as I progress through my course?
As a OEM apprentice, you will work in our Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) team and with one of our national engineering apprenticeship providers to build your engineering skills, knowledge and behaviours over a 3-year period.Apprentices based in Ireland will spend the first 16 weeks of each year at a training centre. Working Monday to Friday each week, during your time at the training centre you will undertake a wide range of engineering skills in mechanical, electrical, fluid power, and controls disciplines, as well as commencing your academic studies. All travel, accommodation, and associated costs during this period of training will be covered by Amazon.During the remainder of the year, you will be based at one of our facilities (fulfilment centre, sortation centre, or delivery station). Working alongside skilled engineers, you will put into practice the core skills that you have learned and build on these as you learn the role of a maintenance engineer at Amazon.What qualifications will I gain?
Over the course of the apprenticeship you can expect to achieve the following qualifications:

• NFQ Level 6 Advanced Certificate in OEM Engineering

BASIC QUALIFICATIONSFor the apprenticeship program we prioritize applicants eligible to government funding for their apprenticeship and for this you need to:
– Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
– Be a resident of the IRE for the duration of the apprenticeship

• You will be 18 years old or older before the contract’s start date,
• You will 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.

or
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.
or
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.
or
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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS will need to be met.

• You have a deep interest in maintenance and strong willingness to become a multi-skilled technician in both electrical and mechanical disciplines,
• You have a desire to learn practical workshop / tool usage skills,
• You are able to read, understand and communicate in English, interact and engage comfortably with people at all levels of the business,
• You have a desire to learn how to fault find and repair automation systems and machinery,
• You can follow a list of guidelines and instructions (verbal or written) to deliver results and meet deadlines,
• You have a hands-on attitude, flexible, adaptable and proactive,
• You aim to attain impeccable customer service, excellent customer facing skills,
• You 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 mindsetAmazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:36:41 GMT

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