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Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
Work type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth
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We have 2 immediate start opportunities available within our Advanced Technology Team. The role is a 1 year opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a top of the range Engineering Technology centre.
Advanced Technology
In Advanced Technology, our mission is to help Mercedes & AMG be the technology leader in electric drives, in terms of performance, efficiency and sustainability.
The Engineering opportunities are within either one of the two departments below:
- Mechanical Engineering: You can be responsible for the design of components and/or systems from concept, through prove-out that enhance the future performance, efficiency and sustainability of fully electric prototype powertrains.
- Development Engineering: Model the powertrain to assist in its definition and optimization in areas that will yield an improvement in efficiency, performance or customer satisfaction. Facilitate the validation of the product on our test facilities.
What Can We Offer You?
We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre.
Our benefits package includes:
- This is a 1 year opportunity
- A salary of £33,000pa
- Collective bonus
- 36 days annual leave
- Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
- Onsite Gym
- A variety of other benefits and staff discounts
What Do We Need from You?
- A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment
- Already achieved a 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics / Motorsport / Aeronautical or related degree e.g. Science or Maths
- A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences
- An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
- Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivation, adaptability and creativity
- The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills
The Application Process
- Submit your on-line 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.
- As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
- Complete on-line psychometric testing when prompted by the recruitment team
- Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
- If successful you will be invited to attend an interview onsite.
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 bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.
Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 GMT Daylight Time
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Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
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Location: Brixworth
Department: Advanced Technology
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Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
Work type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth
Categories
We have 2 immediate start opportunities available within our Advanced Technology Team. The role is a 1 year opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a top of the range Engineering Technology centre.
Advanced Technology
In Advanced Technology, our mission is to help Mercedes & AMG be the technology leader in electric drives, in terms of performance, efficiency and sustainability.
The Engineering opportunities are within either one of the two departments below:
- Mechanical Engineering: You can be responsible for the design of components and/or systems from concept, through prove-out that enhance the future performance, efficiency and sustainability of fully electric prototype powertrains.
- Development Engineering: Model the powertrain to assist in its definition and optimization in areas that will yield an improvement in efficiency, performance or customer satisfaction. Facilitate the validation of the product on our test facilities.
What Can We Offer You?
We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre.
Our benefits package includes:
- This is a 1 year opportunity
- A salary of £33,000pa
- Collective bonus
- 36 days annual leave
- Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
- Onsite Gym
- A variety of other benefits and staff discounts
What Do We Need from You?
- A curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast paced environment
- Already achieved a 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics / Motorsport / Aeronautical or related degree e.g. Science or Maths
- A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences
- An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
- Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivation, adaptability and creativity
- The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills
The Application Process
- Submit your on-line 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.
- As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
- Complete on-line psychometric testing when prompted by the recruitment team
- Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
- If successful you will be invited to attend an interview onsite.
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 bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants, apologies for any inconvenience.
Advertised: 18 Sep 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Oct 2026 GMT Daylight Time
Vacancy
Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
Work Type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth
Department: Advanced Technology
Apply
Vacancy
Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
Work Type: Student, Academy Trainee
Location: Brixworth
Department: Advanced Technology
Apply
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Early Careers Vacancies
In August we will open our application window for our next intake of Early Careers 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.
F1 Engineering
What We Do – F1 Trackside Team
Want to find out more about what our F1 Trackside Team do here at HPP, view the video below from Barney our Head of Product Validation to get an in-depth insight into the world of the F1 Engineering.
Events
Long Service Celebration
HPP team members and their partners gathered for an evening of appreciation and connection at Rushton Hall for our Long Service Celebration.
- Mercedes AMG HPP Details
- Legal Notice
- Modern Slavery Act Statement
- Gender Pay Gap
- Our Location
©2026 Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd
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Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme
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