Automation Graduate

PageUp People Limited; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £33,000 pa

Collective bonus

Onsite Gym

36 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Company lease car scheme

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) in the UK is offering an Early Careers graduate scheme starting Sep 2027. You will work across software, mechatronics or machine vision, with a target of achieving a 2.1 degree or above.

Practical, hands-on learners thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will be assessed onsite in Feb 2027, with a comprehensive development program and extensive engineering exposure within a state-of-the-art Technology Centre.

Qualifications

• On track to achieve a 2.1 degree or above.
• Strong academic background in Maths or Sciences.
• Hands-on practical experience to complement studies.
• Self-motivation, adaptability and creativity.
• Willingness to be challenged and expand technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in software, mechatronics or machine vision.
• Contribute to design and development in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in onsite assessment centres and scheme activities.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver automation projects.

Skills

Software

Mechatronics

Machine vision

Hands-on experience

Curiosity

Self-motivation

Education

2.1 degree target

A-Levels in Maths/Sciences

Job description

Apply now Job no: 498334
Work type: Student
Location: Brixworth
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You will be working alongside a group of incredible engineers in a multi-functional environment to deliver Automation and new processes needed to build one of, if not the most powerful Power Unit in the world of F1. You will be able to immerse yourself in decades of innovation and the relentless pursuit of performance as we push the boundaries of what is possible.

Your team will ensure that the meticulously engineered Power Unit components are manufactured and assembled with precision, without fault, and with great repeatability.Leveraging a plethora of technologies to achieve this within our own special purpose machines.

The multi-functional team typically takes an idea, schemed in the pages of a notebook. All the way through a myriad of design and integration steps to deliver an exemplary Automation machine into production. Bringing novel manufacturing processes and product performance that simply cannot be bought from any other company. The challenges are real, the speed and dedication of the teams is unwavering, and the results are incredible.

Delivering in-house Automation machines requires a long list of disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Software Designs, Machine Vision, Robotics, Regulatory Compliance, Kinematic Simulations and Offline Programming, Machine Building, and Commissioning, to name but a few.

With so many specialists in play, not one person could create a machine to the calibre of what we now expect. The same is true for this graduate role, depending on your technical interest we would tailor your responsibilities, allowing you to excel in a field the suits you.You will also have the opportunity to help manufacture the Internal Combustion Engine, Electric Machines, and Battery Packs; through the Automation machines and process improvements you’ll be delivering. We will endeavour to give you the most rounded experience possible. In exchange, we’ll be looking for creativity, drive, rigor, and excitement to ensure extraordinary work. You may be a motorsport enthusiast, a technology aficionado, or simply an admirer of perfection; we want you to be part of our history and join the ranks of those who dare to dream and push the art of the possible towards our future success.

Do you have what it takes?

What can we offer you?

Our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £33,000pa
• Collective bonus
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What do we need from you?

The successful candidate can specialize in either software, mechatronics, or machine vision. However, we’ll need the following:

• A curious, tenacious, and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 degree or above.
• A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Math's or Sciences.
• Practical, "hands-on" experience to complement your academic studies.
• Self-motivation, adaptability, and creativity.
• The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills.

The process:

• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager.
• If successful you will be invited to attend an onsite assessment centre in February 2027.
• If successful, your scheme will start in September 2027.

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.

During your application process we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.

Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

Advertised: 01 Oct 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Dec 2026 GMT Standard Time

In August we will open our application window for our next intake of Early Careers vacancies! We have over 50 opportunities available, across all disciplines, for exceptional students to join our Eight-time World Championship winning team at our state–of-the-art Technology Centre in Northamptonshire.

Want to find out more about what our F1 Trackside Team do here at HPP, view the video below from Barney our Head of Product Validation to get an in-depth insight into the world of the F1 Engineering.

HPP team members and their partners gathered for an evening of appreciation and connection at Rushton Hall for our Long Service Celebration.