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Are you interested in a hands-on role operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the critical electrical and mechanical equipment that powers our data centres? Join our AWS infrastructure services team as a Data Centre Engineering Operations (DCEO) Apprentice. You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard – Electrical Power Networks Engineer. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies. You will build your skills over a 36-month period, starting in September. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.
Job Responsibility:
Take part in the day-to-day operations of data centre electrical systems
Carry out routine maintenance checks on critical power equipment
Monitor and operate electrical distribution systems safely and efficiently
Support emergency response procedures when required
Learn to operate and interpret Building - Management Systems (BMS) to monitor facility performance
Assist in conducting equipment testing and maintenance activities
Help maintain accurate and documentation of maintenance activities
Support the inspection and testing of emergency power systems
Develop an understanding of cooling systems and their link to power infrastructure
Apply problem-solving skills to troubleshoot electrical systems with support from experienced engineers
Requirements:
Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
Have the right to live and work in England
Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program
Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
Have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
Have an A-Level in STEM but must include Mathematics (grade C or above)
or BTEC Diploma in a STEM subject or Level 3 IT apprenticeship AND pass a mathematics Level 3 qualification
This role requires travel to Chester for two days per month as part of training. Candidates must be willing and able to commit to this regular travel requirement
Please note, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme
Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval
You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation
Nice to have:
Curiosity and eagerness to learn about technology and engineering
Attention to detail and safety awareness
Clear communication and teamwork
Good problem-solving and analytical skills
What we offer:
First-class coaching
Tailored development opportunities
Rewarding work
Endless knowledge-sharing
Mentorship
Career-advancing resources
Inclusive environment
Employee-led affinity groups (communities for women in tech, LGBTQ+ employees, and underrepresented minorities) providing community and mentorship