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.

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What is a Data Centre?A data centre is a specialised facility filled with thousands of computers, servers, and networking equipment that store and process vast amounts of data. These power the services we all rely on - from streaming services to online shopping. Our DCEO team ensures the critical power, cooling, and infrastructure systems operate reliably 24/7

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Key job responsibilities

- 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

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You’ll be working alongside experienced DCEO technicians and engineers, who will help you develop practical skills in:

- Operating and maintaining UPS systems, generators, and switchgear

- Following safety protocols and procedures

- Using monitoring systems and tools

- Understanding power distribution in a data centre environment

- Responding to alarms and alerts

- Basic fault finding and problem resolution

- Recording and reporting maintenance activities

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Basic Qualifications

- To qualify for this programme, you must:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2026)
- Have the right to live and work in England (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the program).
- 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 Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC: https://www.enic.org.uk/
- Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval
- PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 36-month fixed-term contract. 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

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Preferred Qualifications

- These will be a plus for your career at Amazon, but are not necessary to enter the programme:
- 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

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