Apprentice Assembly Technician
Apprentice Assembly Technician
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Job Description
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 Quadruple WorldChampionship 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 Force India and Williams Martini Racing teams. In addition to this we are leading the transfer of stateoftheart Formula 1 technology into the revolutionary Mercedes AMG Road Car Project One.
As an Assembly Apprentice you will learn to assemble and disassemble precision components within a fastpaced 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 3 year development plan designed to provide exposure to the breadth of engineering within F1 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 Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering and an HNC in Engineering (IMECHE accredited). By the end of your apprenticeship you will have developed the knowledge and skills to:
- Assemble engine and hybrid system (ERS energy recovery system) components into subassemblies and complete power units
- Disassemble power unit components to support failure investigation
- Ensure all assembled components meet specifications and quality standards.
- 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 assembly processes and other operations
- Contribute to Continuous Improvement activities
Our benefits package includes;
- A salary of 18500pa
- 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 2018 a Level 3 (QCF) engineering course. We are looking for good grades (typically merits or distinctions) in a BTEC or equivalent diploma
- For you to have achieved 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include; Maths English Language and Science
- Practical experience of assembling components 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
Application Process:
Complete online application form and CV
Hiring manager review
Assessment Centres will commence February 2019
Remember when completing your application think carefully about the relevant skills you can bring to the role from your academic career work experience or extracurricular activities. We want to find out about you and what you are passionate about.
Use plain English and make sure you give full details of your modules your input into all relevant projects and work experience. We will want to see what your strengths are what youve done and how this fulfils what we are looking for.
Please note you must select your course code on 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; please see https://www/government/organisations/educationandskillsfundingagency for further information.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Student
