IT apprentice - software

At Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains we offer a Level 4 IT Software Apprenticeship Programme, studying towards a Level 4 Applications Support Lead qualification which will tap into your passion and determination to win, giving you a real opportunity to contribute to our success story. As a team we pride ourselves on challenging and developing our students with exposure to a range of exciting and challenging projects spanning across Motorsport and Advanced Technology on the cutting edge of vehicle electrification. You will work on projects that push the boundaries of your creativity and technical capabilities, and where your passion can help to push the boundaries of science and technology on the Formula 1 racetrack and the road.

We are passionate about improving reliability, availability and performance, focusing on enabling the team to deliver results and succeed on the track. We pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and developing new processes. As a valued member of the team, you will:

• Deliver exceptional customer service and technical excellence while troubleshooting and resolving software and IT issues for colleagues across the business
• Collaboratively improve systems and procedures to reduce complexity and improve reliability
• Develop bespoke software solutions for rollout across the company
• Deliver software solutions using the most appropriate programming languages and technologies to support the delivery of excellent IT services

What can we offer you?

Our benefits package includes;

• A starting salary of £21,000pa, increasing periodically dependent upon performance
• 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?

• To be skilled at problem solving, written & verbal communication, with strong attention to detail and task completion.
• To be flexible and open, a team player, and target and deadline driven.
• You will need a willingness to succeed, with dedication to your team and developing new skills.
• You will have the ability to prioritise and be capable to perform under pressure and overcome challenges.
• You will have achieved GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in both maths and English at a grade 4 or above.
• To have a passion for writing software and delivering solutions using your skills and talent
• Knowledge and Experience desired for this apprenticeship:

 Delivering exceptional customer service

• Operational support within an IT department or equivalent
  Planning, organising, and delivering IT tasks within a team environment
• Software development and/or scripting in a modern software language, such as C# or Python
• Scripting, orchestration, and automation techniques
• Software development practices, technologies, systems and services e.g. MS DevOps

 The application process:

 Submit your on-line application

• We would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related to and unrelated to the apprenticeship, as this will help you stand out against candidates with 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 successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment centre onsite at our factory held in January
• If successful, your scheme will start in September 2027

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Application Support Lead Standard.

The training covers the following core occupational duties: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0949-v1-0

Upon successful completion, the successful candidate would achieve a level 4 application support lead qualification.

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.

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains are based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire where our highly talented and ambitious team are responsible for the design, manufacture, testing and racing of Formula 1 power units enjoying enormous success with our works team Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and our Customer Teams. Additionally, we have our pioneering Advanced Technologies Team who transfer F1 technologies and know-how into high performance automotive projects and products such as the Mercedes-AMG ONE and the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX.