2026 Data Center Technician Intern

DESCRIPTION Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly, and we are looking for Data Center Technician Interns to join our expanding team. This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair. All interns will be exposed to independent work and in a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. As an intern, you will participate in our 12-week internship program in our Greater London (Slough) & Hemel Hempstead Data Centers. Duties & Responsibilities You will have the opportunity to provide our internal workforce with infrastructure related support, resolving tickets related to HW (Motherboard, RAM, CPU, GPU, etc) and networking tickets (Link Down, Optics Replacements, Switch Replacements, etc). In addition to hardware and network repair, interns will learn how to install equipment, create documentation, innovate solutions, and fix complex problems within the data centre space. Duties include: Hardware troubleshoot in servers which are not live with an AWS technician's supervisionUnderstand the importance to meet SLA’s against assigned trouble ticketsFollow the AWS technician's during network troubleshootingReplace Media (SSD/HDD) according with AWS Data Tech guidancePerform regular server hardware repairs (drives, motherboards etc) under the guidance of experienced techsInteract with third party vendors & contractors who are working on site Amazon internships are full-time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks. This position requires the intern to report to work onsite on a daily basis. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday-Friday. A full-time position as a Data Centre Tech could involve day, evening, or weekend shifts and on-call rotations. Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role. Candidates must hold the right to work in the U.K. before or by the commencement of the internship. Note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. For an update on your status, or to confirm your application was submitted successfully, please login to your candidate portal. Please note that we are reviewing a high volume of applications and appreciate your patience. Mentorship & Career Growth Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members in an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Projects and tasks are assigned in a way that leverages your strengths and helps you further develop your skillset. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Work/Life Harmony Our team puts a high value on work-life harmony. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. BASIC QUALIFICATIONSIn pursuit of IT Certification or Technical/Bachelors Degree within a relevant technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Hardware Repair or similar with 2026/2027 graduation dateExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work well with others in a team environment, displaying excellent time management skillsLocal or willing to commute to the Slough and Helmet Hempstead PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSFamiliarity with computer hardware component and operating systemsAbility to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with ManagerAn interest in computer sciences and information technologyBasic knowledge of Linux and networking is an advantage Amazon 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 ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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