Data Center Technician Intern: Hands-on Hardware & Networking

Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd.

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.

• Provide infrastructure related support, resolving tickets related to hardware (Motherboard, RAM, CPU, GPU, etc) and networking (Link Down, Optics Replacements, Switch Replacements, etc).
• Hardware troubleshoot in servers which are not live with an AWS technician's supervision.
• Understand the importance of meeting SLA's against assigned trouble tickets.
• Follow the AWS technician during network troubleshooting.
• Replace media (SSD/HDD) according to AWS Data Tech guidance.
• Perform regular server hardware repairs (drives, motherboards etc) under the guidance of experienced techs.
• Interact with third party vendors and contractors who are working on site.

• In pursuit of an IT certification or technical/Bachelors degree within a relevant technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Hardware Repair or similar with a 2026/2027 graduation date.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, displaying excellent time management skills.
• Local or willing to commute to Slough and Hemel Hempstead.

• Familiarity with computer hardware components and operating systems.
• Ability to manage work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with manager.
• Interest in computer sciences and information technology.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and networking is an advantage.

Amazon internships are full time (40 hours/week) for 12 consecutive weeks. Interns must report to work onsite on a daily basis. Intern schedules are typically day schedules, Monday Friday, but can 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. Candidates must hold the right to work in the U.K. before or by the commencement of the internship. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Posted: May 19, 2026 (Updated 5 days ago)