Assembly Apprentice

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Podium bonus

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains offers an award-winning Advanced Apprenticeship Programme based at our Northamptonshire R&D Centre. You will learn to assemble and disassemble precision components while achieving a Level 4 Advanced Apprenticeship, with mentoring and a 42 month development plan across F1 engineering.

Your scheme starts September 2027, with an assessment centre in March 2027. The package includes a starting salary of £21,000, performance and podium bonuses, 36 days annual

Qualifications

• Practical experience assembling components in engineering environments.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, accountability and initiative within a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engine and hybrid system components into sub-assemblies and power units.
• Disassemble power unit components to support investigations.
• Maintain high quality standards and adhere to SOPs for assembly processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 BTEC in Engineering

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (Maths, English, Science)

Job description

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we offer an award winning Advanced Apprenticeship Programme, which will tap into your passion and determination to win, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story. Based at our state of the art Research and Development Centre in Northamptonshire, we are responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and racing of the 8 - time World-Championship winning Formula 1 hybrid Power Units used by the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 team. We are also proud to supply Power Units to Williams Racing, Alpine and McLaren Formula 1 Teams. As an Assembly Apprentice you will learn to assemble and disassemble precision components within a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining extremely high quality standards, ensuring we are in the best possible position to continue winning F1 World Championships. As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and will support you with a tailored 42 month development plan, designed to provide exposure to the breadth of engineering within F1 and Advanced Technologies, all whilst being supported by our mentoring program. We are also pleased to have been awarded the 2017 Advanced Apprenticeship Provider by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). What can we offer you? We offer the opportunity to work and learn at the same time to achieve your Level 4 Advanced Apprenticeship. By the end of your apprenticeship you will have developed the knowledge and skills to:

• Assemble engine and hybrid system (ERS - energy recovery system) components into sub-assemblies and complete power units
• Disassemble power unit components to support failure investigation
• Ensure all assembled components meet specifications and quality standards.
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. Quality, Engineering) to ensure the development of the product is optimised
• Adhere to, create and maintain standard operating procedures for assembly processes and other operations
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities, + Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre which will take place in March 2027
• If successful your scheme will start September 2027
  Tenacious, curious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced environment
• Essential: For you to have achieved a Level 3 BTEC in a relevant Engineering subject
• Essential: For you to have achieved GCSE's at grades equivalent to a C or above (4 - 9) in Maths, English Language, and a Science
• Practical experience of assembling components, including an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• The ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, accountability, and initiative, along with taking a pride in the quality of work you produce
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed
  A starting salary of £21,000
• Performance bonus
• Podium bonus based on F1 results
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

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