IT Systems Placement

Monash University; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Car lease scheme

Collective bonus

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG HPP invites Early Careers IT placement opportunities in Northamptonshire. You will collaborate with the Technology Centre team to learn and develop solutions across hardware, software and security systems, contributing to real-world projects on a fast-paced trackside environment.

You will gain hands-on experience, work with engineers and business partners, and benefit from a generous benefits package while pursuing an IT-related degree.

Qualifications

• On-track to achieve 2:1 or above in an IT related degree.
• Interest in computer hardware, networks and security.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Able to explain technical concepts in simple terms.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt quickly.
• Logical thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to evolve services and drive continual improvements.
• Support hardware, software and security systems in operation.
• Network with IT, business, customer teams and suppliers to implement solutions.
• Deliver system changes to improve security and capabilities.

Skills

Curious mindset

Team player

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Hardware knowledge

Networking concepts

Security awareness

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

On-track IT degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Job no: 498342
Work type: Student
Location: Brixworth
Categories:

Do you want an IT career where you work on projects that push the boundaries of your creative and technical capabilities? Where your passion can help to push the boundaries of science and technology on the Formula 1 racetrack and the road?

As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and developing new processes. As a valued member of the team you will work collaboratively to develop solutions that will enable the whole team to succeed, including the following;

• You will work and learn with the team to evolve services, champion change and drive continual improvements
• You will have the opportunity to support the business cross-functionally, supporting hardware, software and security systems in operational use
• You will network with the IT team, the business, customer teams and suppliers to implement industry standard and bespoke solutions
• You’ll deliver system changes, improving security and system capabilities to support the delivery of excellent IT services

What can we offer you?

We offer the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre.

Our benefits package includes;

• A salary of £30,000p/a
• Collective bonus
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to a generous pension scheme
• Car lease scheme
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

What do we need from you?

• A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player
• A willingness to succeed, with dedication to your team and developing new skills
• The ability to prioritise work and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build customer rapport quickly, to enable you to offer exceptional customer service
• An analytical mind and the ability to analyse data quickly and efficiently
• High attention to detail and a drive for perfection
• Be eager to learn new skills and able to adapt to change quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Be skilled at troubleshooting and problem solving
• A passion for computer hardware, networks and security
• The ability to explain technical concepts in simple terms
• Demonstrate logical thinking and attention to detail
• Demonstrate a foundational understanding of:
• computer hardware components and how they interact with each other
• computer networking concepts
• computer security
• Be on-track to achieve 2:1 or above in an I.T related degree

We also offer an IT Software Placement, focusing on software development.

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 based on 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 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 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.