Operations Trainee - ERS Build

Mercedes AMG (GT Teams); England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Operations Trainee for the ERS Build team. The role involves learning engine assembly aspects, supporting routine tasks, and investigating build faults. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. This is a unique opportunity to work in a high-quality engineering environment and contribute to a fast-paced racing program.

Qualifications

• Self-organization of tasks for safe and efficient completion.
• Knowledge or awareness of internal combustion engine components.
• Ability to work to high levels of quality and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to manual assembly operations for quality production.
• Maintain and improve a clean build environment.
• Report quality issues accurately via established processes.

Skills

Self-organization

Knowledge of Power Unit components

PC literacy

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Operations Trainee - ERS Build

Apply now
Job no: 498110
Work type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth

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).

Responsibilities

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

Experience & Knowledge

• Self organisation of requested tasks in order to complete these in a safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge or awareness of Power Unit components (primarily internal combustion engine).

Demonstrated Ability

• Similar relevant experience of high quality engineering environment (desirable not essential).
• 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 (Risk Assessments, Personal Protective Equipment etc.).

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs (Including English and Maths), at Grade 4/C or above.

About You

• 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 criteria

• 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.

Additional information

Specifically, the job will look at the following tasks and activities (Training will be given so don\'t worry!)

• 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: 19 Sep 2025 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2025 GMT Daylight Time