Car Build Apprentice
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 seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice within the fast-paced environment of our Build Assembly Department. The role will incorporate the efficient and effective use of a wide variety of assembly practices and processes to deliver these products on time and to the highest level of quality. You will learn assembly processes based on design specifications and engineering drawings, conduct tests and quality control, ensure systems are correctly set up, perform routine maintenance and trouble shooting faults, document and report tests and inspections and manage parts for inventory.
Reporting to a senior member of our build team, your apprenticeship will provide periods of integration across the different areas of our car build team, and you will be mentored by the subject matter expert for each of these. You will learn the theory and practical skills to support the existing Technicians in their day-to-day commitments and become an important and effective part of the team. This role should not be seen as a conventional job, the expectation on you is to make yourself a valuable part of our team, someone with the drive to develop themselves and win at the highest level of motorsport.
This Apprenticeship will take part at our Campus in Brackley, alongside additional learning at a Technical College. Typically, this would be four days per week in the workplace with one day per week in the classroom setting.
Key Skills to be Developed:
Learn and become proficient in all types of assembly techniques aiding the build of Uprights & Carbon Suspension, Driver controls, Hydraulic Ride Systems, Cooling Systems, Hydraulic & Fuel manifolds, Steering, Gearbox Sub-Assemblies.
Proficient use of all tooling and test equipment within the department.
Ability to read technical drawings, follow assembly process and procedure.
Be able to communicate with others regarding technical issues both verbally and by email.
Safe working 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:
Enthusiastic & willing to learn.
Punctual time keeping.
Reliable & flexible.
A strong, positive work ethic with a ‘can do, team focussed’ approach.
The successful candidate will believe in self responsibility & continuous improvement.
An enquiring mind with a real what, why and how attitude.
Computer literate & able to learn new software quickly.
Strong interest in mechanical assemblies
Good problem-solving skills with a solid analytical approach.
Good communication skills.
Confident in using hand tools and have a real hands on approach.
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)
