Race Team Apprentice (Heritage)
Brackley, UK
At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race the cars with the aim of fighting for world championships each and every year.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About The Role:
We are looking to discover the next future star of the pitlane. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team are looking for a Race Team Apprentice working with the Mercedes Heritage team at Silverstone.
Heritage is a foundation area where you will learn from past and present technicians working on the very first modern era silver arrow all the way up to the current race car. During the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will gain experience preparing anything from Professional Go-Karts to Formula 4 single seater race cars. Here you will learn everything from EV to ICE in the automotive road car sector whilst working towards achieving a Level 3 Light vehicle maintenance technician qualification.
The successful candidate will be guided through a 42-month apprenticeship scheme overseen by the Number 1 Mechanic in conjunction with the Mercedes Benz Academy Milton Keynes.
Due to the nature of the role, whilst working with the Mercedes Heritage Team you may be required to work additional hours and attend events, some of which can be at short notice.
Key Skills to be Developed:
On the job Training working to a high technical standard on a large number of different mechanical assemblies.
You will learn to understand, interpret and build assemblies using engineering drawings.
You will be required to meet all assignment and training deadlines.
Learn to use all the process and procedures which are used to ensure quality and consistency at every stage during assembly process
Leaning to become the best in the Pitstop environment
Working across specialist areas of the business to build experience
Safe working to within general Safety, Health and Environmental guidelines with specific attention and working to Departmental Risk Assessments and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will have:
A strong interest in the field of engineering, combined with a curiosity to understand mechanical systems and must be able to understand basic mechanical principals.
A keen interest in the build and servicing of mechanical assemblies and how they work.
Every day is a learning day in Heritage, so you will bring an open mind to communicate and collaborate effectively with your colleagues.
We strive to be a team that consistently wins championships – to do so requires each of us to be self-driven, dependable and flexible.
The ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner is essential – as are the confidence to put your hand up and ask when something is unknown or ambiguous, and the humility to admit mistakes when they arise.
Reliable and flexible to support on events as and when they arise
A Confident personality prepared to build trusting relationships with colleagues
Strong drive and self-responsibility who is looking for continuous improvement
A positive work ethic with a ‘can do, team focussed’ approach.
Computer literate and able to learn new software quickly.
Good problem-solving skills, an analytical approach and an enquiring mind with a real what, why and how attitude.
A hands on approach with professional mindset
Our Level 3 apprenticeships require the following:
You must have an existing and valid right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship in the UK. Applicants who require a visa to work in the UK should be aware that our apprenticeships are ineligible for sponsorship.
Availability to complete the level 3 apprenticeship up to a 42-month duration
Evidence of having been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to taking up the apprenticeship in September this year or candidates who qualify for an exemption as stated here: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK
At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with results of 5 and above. Please note that three of the GCSEs must be Maths, Science and English.
We will check you meet the criteria as part of the application process as this will need to be evidenced before you can start the programme.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including a generous bonus scheme, Mercedes car lease scheme, private medical cover, life assurance and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where all of our team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.
Online Testing:
If you are eligible for the next stage of the application process, you will be required to complete the following tests (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)
