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 based on F1 results

36 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains is inviting applications for an Assembly Technician Apprentice based at our Northamptonshire/R&D centre. The 42-month Advanced Apprenticeship will provide hands-on training to assemble/disassemble precision power unit components and expose you to engineering breadth within F1 and advanced technologies.

You will follow a tailored development plan, supported by mentoring, while contributing to high-quality assembly standards and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Tenacious, curious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Essential: Level 3 BTEC in a relevant Engineering subject.
• Essential: GCSEs at grades equivalent to a C or above (4-9) in Maths, English Language and Science.
• Practical experience of assembling components, including an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble engine and hybrid 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 optimise product development.
• Adhere to, create and maintain standard operating procedures for assembly processes.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Assembly experience

Mechanical and electrical principles

Curious and driven

Education

Level 3 BTEC in Engineering

GCSEs (Maths, English, Science) grade 4-9

Job description

Build Technician Apprentice

Job no: 498348

Work type: Student

Location: Brixworth

Categories:

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.

Advertised: 23 Oct 2026 GMT Daylight Time

Applications close: 29 Jan 2027 GMT Standard Time