Build Technician Apprentice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £21,000

Performance bonus

Podium bonus (F1 results)

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 state-of-the-art R&D Centre in Northamptonshire. You will learn to assemble and disassemble precision components within a fast-paced environment while maintaining extremely high quality standards, contributing to our continued F1 success.

You will follow a 42-month development plan with mentoring, gaining exposure to engineering within F1 and Advanced Technologies, including access to

Qualifications

• Level 3 BTEC in Engineering required.
• GCSEs grades 4-9 in Maths, English and Science.
• Experience with assembling components.
• Interest in Formula 1 technology.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engine and hybrid system components into sub-assemblies and complete power units.
• Disassemble power unit components to support failure investigations.
• Ensure all assembled components meet specifications and quality standards.
• Liaise with other departments to optimise product development.
• Adhere to, create and maintain standard operating procedures for assembly processes.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Tenacity

Curiosity

Mechanical assembly

Electrical understanding

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Engineering

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) 4-9

Job description

Assembly/Build Apprentice:

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

Our benefits package includes;

• 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

What do we need from you?

• 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

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 bare with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Jan 2027 GMT Standard Time