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Welding & Fabrication Apprentice Brackley, United Kingdom Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence. Every dream needs a team. Join the Machine Shop as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations. By taking up an apprenticeship with us you will: Join us in September 2026 for a 42 month apprenticeship Learn and work in one of the most technically demanding global sports Receive dedicated mentoring and training surrounded by experts in their fields to support throughout your studies Work in a fast-paced environment that accelerates your skills with real responsibilities in a culture of innovation Requirements for the role: You must have an existing and valid right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship in the UK. Applicants who require a visa to work in the UK should be aware that our apprenticeships are ineligible for sponsorship. Availability to complete the level 3 apprenticeship up to a 42-month duration. Evidence of having been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to taking up the apprenticeship in September this year or candidates who qualify for an exemption as stated here: Apprenticeship funding rules - GOV.UK At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with results of 5 and above. Please note that three of the GCSEs must be Maths, Science and English. Ability to be onsite five days per week, either at our factory in Brackley or at the apprenticeship learning provider (located in Milton Keynes or Coventry). We will check you meet the criteria as part of the application process as this will need to be evidenced before you can start the programme. About the role: We are seeking a Welding & Fabrication Apprentice to join our skilled team, producing precision assemblies and components for our Formula 1 car. Throughout the Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will develop advanced fabrication and welding skills, with a strong focus on aluminium TIG welding, precision sheet metal work, and general fabrication. Training will take place at our Formula 1 HQ in Brackley, supported by additional learning at a Technical College Key Skills to be developed during the Apprenticeship include: Understanding and application of TIG welding techniques, with a specific emphasis on aluminium welding to aerospace and motorsport standards. Experience with MIG and jewellery welding. Sheet metal fabrication. Reading, interpreting, and working to technical drawings, and welding symbols. Use of fabrication and measuring tools including bandsaws, guillotines, rollers, jigs, and inspection equipment. Understanding material types, heat distortion, joint preparation, and welding sequences to achieve consistent quality. Developing professional, collaborative relationships within the Fabrication Shop, Machine Shop and across departments, including Design and Quality. Safe working practices in line with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and specific departmental risk assessments. Candidate Profile Essential: A strong interest in engineering, fabrication, and welding. Computer literate and confident in learning new technologies. Dependable, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. Good communication and teamwork skills. Reliable, flexible, and punctual, with a strong sense of responsibility. A positive work ethic with a “can-do” attitude. Self-motivated and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Desirable: It would be preferable if one year of a Fabrication/Welding or Engineering College course has been completed, and advantageous to have prior workshop experience. Benefits: When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our state of the art factory powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. How to apply: Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF to our Workday portal Complete our application form Welcome to The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team candidate portal. From here you will be able to see your submitted application(s) and understand where they are in the process. That is the mindset that defines our thinking as a Team. At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the track. We take pride in creating an innovative, collaborative and high-performance culture where every team member is respected, empowered and valued. Together, we share a common set of values that make this possible. Passion We love what we do, we share high energy, and we celebrate our achievements. Respect We listen, challenge openly and give credit where it is due. Innovation We are pioneers who approach new ideas with an open mind. Determination We never back off and we keep a level head when the pressure is on. Excellence Our aim is to always raise our standards and set the benchmark within our sport. We want to build the greatest team in the history of our sport. Whether working in our Operations, Technical, or Business Support functions, we are all in. Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every millisecond. Our team operates from a state-of-the-art 60,000 square metres technology campus in Brackley, housing cutting-edge facilities for the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and operation of Championship-winning Formula One cars.