Test Technician Higher Apprenticeship

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Test Technician Higher Apprenticeship

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we offer a 42 month, 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 8 – 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 Williams, Aston Martin and McLaren 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”. 

As a Test Apprentice you will learn to set-up, test and pass-off components, sub-assemblies and power units 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 Technology projects, 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 your Advanced Apprenticeship Standard incorporating a HNC in Engineering or similar (IMECHE accredited). By the end of your apprenticeship you will have developed the knowledge and skills to:
• Set-up test facilities, for example dynamometers and rigs
• Run tests on components, sub-assemblies and complete power units
• Review test results to identify problems
• Liaise with other departments (e.g. Engineering) to ensure the development of the product is optimised
• Adhere to, create and maintain standard operating procedures for testing processes and other operations
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities.

Our benefits package includes;

• A salary of £19,500pa
• Performance bonus
• Podium 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?

• Tenacious, curious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced environment
• For you to have completed (or be expecting to achieve by September 2023) a Level 3 BTEC or equivalent diploma
• For you to have achieved GCSE’s at grades equivalent to a C or above (4 - 9) in Maths and English Language 
• You will need to have practical experience of working with internal combustion engines, including an understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• The ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, accountability, and initiative, along with taking a pride in the quality of work you produce
• A willingness to go the extra mile to help the team succeed

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 online interview which will take place between February – April 2025
• If successful your scheme will start on Monday 1st September 2025

Please note, you must select your course code during the application process, this must be recognised by our external apprenticeship framework provider to make you eligible for the role you apply for. Please check with your school, or college, if you are unsure of your QAN course code before completing your application form. You must also meet the Skills Funding Agencies criteria for apprenticeship funding

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. 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.

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 bare with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.

About Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd

Here at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, quite simply, we’re looking for the best. Those who want to be progressively challenged.

Those who are hungry for success. Those who want to win.

To make sure that we are continuously competitive, we invest heavily in our student programmes and look to develop the best emerging talent to become permanent members of our talented, curious and tenacious team.

We’ve now opened our application window for our 2024 vacancies! We have over 50 opportunities available, across all disciplines, for exceptional students to join our Eight-time World Championship winning team at our state–of-the-art Technology Centre in Northamptonshire.

Our development programmes span all aspects of Engineering (from Mechanical, to Electrical, to Software), Operational opportunities (Programme Management, Purchasing and Manufacturing) as well as Corporate Services (HR, IT and Finance).

How to apply

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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.