Operations Trainee - ERS Build

Monash University; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University vacancy for a Student, Academy Trainee in Brixworth, focusing on engine assembly tasks and maintenance within a high-quality engineering setting.

Initial training will cover SOPs, work instructions, and safety protocols, followed by responsibilities to support fault review, data entry, and continuous process improvements for a fast-paced projects environment.

Qualifications

• Self-organization to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Powerunit components knowledge, especially internal combustion engine systems.
• PC literacy including MS Office products.
• Ability to work safely following HPP protocols (RA’s, PPE).

Responsibilities

• Learn and support engine/subsystem assembly tasks following SOPs and instructions.
• Assist with archiving, sourcing and disposal of parts per build policies.
• Support investigations into build faults and maintain fault databases.
• Assist preventative maintenance and keep a clean build environment.
• Contribute to timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Self-organization

Powerunit knowledge

MS Office

Safety training

Job description

Job no: 498297
Work type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth
Categories:

Purpose of the role is to…

• Learn aspects of engine or subsystem assembly
• Learn then Support routine and essential tasks & tests through working to strict Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Coordinating the archiving, sourcing and disposal of mileaged parts in line with relevant build policies. (e.g. Filter and component patch testing, Tangential load measurement of piston rings)
• To support the investigation into build generated faults and support the containment and counter measure actions needed, to include updating the database actions and status
• To support the ongoing preventative maintenance tasks that help builds progress at pace (e.g. Cleaning line checks)

After training be skilled at…

• Adhering to and Completion of manual assembly operations to produce operations in a safe manner. Work should be done to a pre-determined quality standard using approved methods in which training has been received.
• Adhering to agreed delivery schedules.
• Adherence to our SOP’s and Quality Management System processes
• Constructive reporting of quality issues via the non-conformance process and the fault database
• Maintenance and continuous improvement of our clean build environment
• Maintenance of allocated equipment through basic TPM controls and early reporting of issues

Have experience of…

• Self organisation of requested tasks in order to complete these in a safe and efficient manner
• Powerunit components (primarily internal combustion engine)

Demonstrate knowledge of…

• Similar relevant experience of high quality engineering environment
• Ability to work to high levels of quality and cleanliness
• PC literacy including MS office products
• Ability to work safely in line with HPP protocols (RA’s, PPE, etc..)

Hold these qualifications…

• None Specific
• Flexible in working hours to ensure tasks are completed to meet test and race schedules
• Open to a wide and varied list of tasks and activities

Success in this role will be if you… (deliverables)

• Adhere to pre-determined Quality standards
• Adhere to agreed delivery timescales
• Continually improve the operations or tasks through flowing ideas and gaining agreements for any changes
• Adapt to the changing circumstances of a fast paced racing program
• Specifically the job will look at the following tasks and activities (Training will be given)
• Support
• Support the Review of new Formula 1 Build faults and review with the fault owners/ area team leaders, Update the fault on the database and commence work to support containing the faults and countermeasures to mitigate any future reoccurrence (This will be working with the Build Faults supporting team and team leaders)
• Review with Build team the status of stored archived components in the Plant room to ensure access remains clear and no flammable items have been moved into the area

Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Aug 2026 GMT Daylight Time

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