Materials Technician Apprentice in Brixworth

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 McLaren, Williams, and Alpine Formula 1 Teams.

As a Materials Technician Apprentice you will learn to carry out both routine and one-off laboratory testing (and manufacturing where relevant) and perform a variety of technical support functions across the organisation, ensuring we are in the best possible position to continue winning F1 World Championships. You will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Laboratory Technician Qualification throughout the duration of this programme.

What can we offer you? As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and will support you with a tailored development plan, designed to provide exposure to the breadth of engineering within F1. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have developed the knowledge and skills to be responsible for:

• The in-house testing facilities covering mechanical testing (tensile, fatigue, visco-elastic, hardness, wear), thermal analysis, heat treatment, XRF and rheological properties.
• Ensuring that all laboratory equipment is maintained, serviced and calibrated.
• Ensuring rapid resolution of faults and breakdowns of equipment to ensure continued operation of the materials facilities.
• Performing daily, weekly and monthly checks.
• Supporting the materials engineers with cutting/sectioning, mounting and polishing of materials for analysis.
• Ensuring that all operations are covered by relevant operating procedures and H&S compliance.
• Providing continuous improvement within the laboratory’s Optical and electron microscopy.
• Processing and analysis of materials test data.
• Design of materials test fixtures and samples.

Our benefits package includes:

• A salary of £21,000
• Performance bonus
• Podium bonus based on F1 results
• 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?

Essential

• For you to have achieved at least 5 x GCSE’s, including Maths and English Language, at grades equivalent to a C or above (4 - 9).
• To be able to demonstrate a good understanding of engineering sciences (Maths, Physics, Chemistry).
• To be tenacious, curious and self-motivated.
• To be methodical and rigorous with outstanding attention to detail.
• To be able to work under pressure with tight time constraints.
• To be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• To be respectful of Health & Safety matters.
• To have a positive approach to problem solving.
• To have a strong desire for continuous improvement.
• To be able to take on information and apply it to tasks, and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills and adapt them to fit with requirements.

Desirable

• You will be mechanically minded with a hands-on approach.

The application process:

• Submit your online application, CV and covering letter. Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
• Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager.
• If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an Interview or Assessment Centre, onsite at our factory.
• If successful, your scheme will start at a date agreed between you and the hiring manager.

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.

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.