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Amazon Career Tour: Robotics Fulfilment Centre

Job sector: Engineering

Overview

Ever wondered how the products you order online get to your front door? Explore how your orders get picked, packed, and shipped to you without a hitch.

In this Career Tour with Amazon, you’ll go behind the scenes to explore the tech, teams, and tools that keep fulfilment centres running. Through bitesized videos, real Amazon professionals will show you how fulfilment centres work – and the careers that make it happen. 

From picking, packing and checking, you’ll learn about the technology and roles involved in getting things delivered straight to your door. 


What's included?

- Explore how robotics and fulfilment centres actuall work

- Learn how algorithms are involved in crucial steps

- Discover how Amazon ensures efficiency and consistency

- Participate in interactive quizzes to test your knowledge

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Why it’s worth your time

This tour isn’t just about learning how the products are packaged - it’s about discovering where you might fit into it. Whether you’re into tech, engineering, problem-solving or robotics, there’s a career in fulfilment centres that could be the perfect match for you.

Introduction to Fulfilment Centres

Fulfilment centres are at the heart of getting products from A to B. In this stop, you’ll learn how items are organised and how the correct items get selected in the Fulfilment Centre!

Robotic Field

Understand how sensors, algorithms, and robotics all work together to quickly identify the right packages, making sure the fulfilment centre is a seamless machine.

Pick

Did you know that the picking process is a team effort, combining the efficiency of robots and the keen eye of people? You’ll find out how technology and associates pick items correctly, improving efficiency and minimising errors.

Pack

You’ll learn all about the steps involved in packing at Amazon's Fulfilment Centres, and how technology is used to balance efficiency and accuracy. You’ll also learn about the important role databases play in accurately identifying the correct products.

Scan, Label, Apply, and Manifest (SLAM)

In this stop, you’ll examine the importance of quality control. You’ll hear about the SLAM station which uses algorithms to ensure the package is correct – all the way down to its weight.

Ship

You’ll learn about how Amazon ships products to customers all over the world. Maps constantly update, but that's why machine learning plays a part in using satellite images to detect new roads and buildings. 
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
28 July 2025 - 31 March 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Amazon Career Tour: Robotics Fulfilment Centre

Job sector: Engineering

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
28 July 2025 - 31 March 2026

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