Job Description

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 Eight – 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 the McLaren, Alpine and Williams Racing teams. In addition to this, we are leading the transfer of state-of-the-art Formula 1 technology into the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Road Car “Project One” and have competed in Formula E with the Mercedes Benz EQ Formula E Team.

As an Apprentice Machinist you will learn to use the latest cutting-edge machinery to manufacture low-volume, bespoke, 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 an Advanced Apprenticeship Standard incorporating a HNC in Engineering or similar (IMECHE accredited), relevant to the role on the scheme. By the end of your apprenticeship you will have developed the knowledge and skills to:

• Produce the required volume of components within the required timescales to the required quality standards, making use of CAD/CAM systems and drawings as appropriate
• Set, operate and program CNC machines.
• Operate the relevant inspection equipment to ensure the components are produced to the required quality standards.
• Produce complex components using machines, equipment & systems to the required specifications,
• 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 machine processes and other operations
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.

Our benefits package includes;

• A starting salary of £21,000p/a, increasing periodically dependent upon performance
• Performance bonus
• Company collective bonus based on F1 results
• Company lease car scheme
• 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?

• You will need to have practical experience of machining, including an understanding of machining principles. Providing examples of any machining work you have completed as part of your application would be advantageous
• Demonstrate passion for manufacturing, evidence by extracurricular projects and work experience
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, accountability, and initiative, along with taking a pride in the quality of work you produce
• Tenacious, curious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced environment
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed
• For you to have achieved 5 x GCSE’s at grades equivalent to a C or above (4 - 9) in Maths and English Language and preferably a science
• Or, for you to have completed (or be expecting to achieve by September) a Foundation engineering qualification at level 2. This is not essential or required but does still qualify you for this programme.

On offer in this apprenticeship is the option to do a Level 3 in a Machining, or Engine Fitter qualification. Your suitability for this will be assessed based on your interview, but please do express a preference in your application should you have one.

Level 3 – Machining Overview:

• Prepare, set and operation of conventional, 3 and 5-Axis CNC Machining Platforms
• Learn how to measure and check components with a range of inspection techniques
• Experience supporting business functions to Manufacturing machine shop
• Adopt Health & Safety regulations and comply with environmental procedures
• Apply Engineering and manufacturing principles, navigate engineering drawings/specifications

Level 3 – Sub Assembly Technician (Engine Fitter) Overview:

• Become competent across a range of sub assembly operations in support of component manufacture
• Working with your hands, using hand tools and operate machines to aid part assembly/preparation
• Create, develop, and conform with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Use of inspection equipment for component verification and adherence to visual inspection standards
• Interrogate and interpret assembly drawings, work in accordance with build procedures.

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 onsite at our factory in March 2027
• If successful, your scheme will start in September 2027.

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.