HSE Graduate

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier automotive engineering company in Brixworth seeks a Health, Safety, and Environmental intern to champion processes and support project delivery. The role includes researching and advising on health and safety concerns, while being mentored by experienced professionals. Applicants should have a relevant STEM degree and a passion for enhancing workplace safety. Competitive salary, bonuses, and other benefits such as health schemes and generous leave are offered. This exciting opportunity starts in September 2026.

Benefits

Salary of £33,000

Collective bonus

Company lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Onsite Gym

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a relevant STEM field.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and challenge convention.
• Methodical and professional project delivery.
• Ability to deliver within strict deadlines.
• Passion for health, safety, and environmental topics.

Responsibilities

• Champion health, safety, and environmental processes.
• Conduct research and provide project-related advice.
• Support Senior Management Team with data for project delivery.

Skills

Collaborative style

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm for health and safety

Education

Relevant STEM degree (2:1 or above)

Social sciences degree with health/risk background

Job description

HPPs ambition is to Win Safely and with minimal environmental impact. The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Team are advising the business on how to comply with applicable law & how to deliver and implement best practice. It’s up to us to be the ‘danger experts’ and HPP’s conscience: always reviewing the latest technology & processes to keep our people safe and enable them to succeed; and never be afraid to speak up when things could go wrong.

What can we offer you?

We can offer you the opportunity to work and learn within a small team, spanning all areas and a multitude of processes across the company. You will champion specific health, safety, and environmental processes with the support of a mentor. You will be expected to research and provide advice within projects process and worker issues. You will assist the department by taking full ownership of dedicated tasks and processes. You will support the Senior Management Team with the collation of data which will be centric to project delivery and company achievement to targets.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• A salary of £33,000
• Collective bonus
• Company lease car scheme
• 36 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Onsite Gym
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What development can you expect?

As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and developing our graduates supported by our mentoring program. You will have exposure to all departments and areas within the business. You will be expected to troubleshoot, propose, and deliver appropriate, value-added solutions within demanding deadlines. You will be expected to keep yourself fully informed on identified HSE topics. You will be asked to successfully complete identified training courses and pass the NEBOSH General Certificate examination upon successful completion of your probation period.

What are we looking for?

• A proven academic record with expected 2:1 or above in a relevant STEM degree, for example, Engineering/ Industrial Systems/ Manufacturing, ensuring inclusion Health and Safety and Environmental modules or alternatively you have a strong occupational health / risk background through a social sciences degree
• You will have a collaborative style, which will enable you to effectively challenge convention, offering solutions that are resourceful and appropriate.
• You will pride yourself on the projects you deliver, ensuring that every detail is considered and presented in a methodical, conscientious, and professional manner.
• You will be team orientated, organised with the ability to deliver within strict deadlines. You will keep an eye out for the team proactively identifying where your support can add value.
• You will be enthusiastic, with a genuine passion for what we do and your field of deployment.

The Application Process

• Submit your on-line application, CV and covering letter
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• If successful, you will be invited to attend an Interview or Assessment Centre.
• If successful, your scheme will start in September 2026

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.

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.We’re all about finding potential, and transferrable skills are always welcome. So, even if you don’t tick every box, please do still apply. 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.