IT Core Technology Industrial Placement
Mercedes AMG Petronas, Northampton
IT Core Technology Industrial Placement
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Mercedes AMG Petronas, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 23 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4ed3789570ba4e13b2c4f16c9da351af
Full Job Description
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the infrastructure and networking systems for an organization.
- Evaluating, designing and developing both existing and new systems and services.
- Analysing service capacity requirements and optimizing operations through automation.
- Setting up and configuring infrastructure and networks across multiple locations.
- Providing technical support for all components of computer systems, including both hardware and software.
- Managing network IP addresses and communicating information and requirements effectively and concisely.
- Installing, upgrading, and maintaining critical system infrastructure and services across a business. Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
- As a minimum, the successful candidate must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies, and must have at least one year of academic studies left (undergraduate or postgraduate) at the time of taking up your placement with us in July 2025.
- You will have a strong background in computer science with a good understanding of infrastructure, security concepts and principles.
- You will be capable of working both independently and as part of a team, have a learning mindset, good organisation and problem-solving skills and a fine attention to detail.
- Flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with a 'can do', 'team-playing' attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision. It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport, or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience. Desirable:
- Any industry recognised certifications.
- Working towards a degree in computer science, software development or related fields.
- A passion for IT and Technology., All assessments in the recruitment process are in English: this is the primary language used within the organisation and you need a good level of written and spoken English in the Industrial Placement role.
At The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team we are a team of passionate and enthusiastic people who work together to design and develop the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell. Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport. Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second.The history of our sport is long and rich and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many. As an Industrial Placement student in our Core Technology Team, you will be a valued member of the IT Department, bringing your analytical nature and high standards to a range of range of exciting, real-world challenges. Working collaboratively across the IT Department, your ideas and skills will make a tangible contribution to the performance of our team, both on and off the track, working to support, operate and evolve our core capabilities. During this placement you will have the opportunity to work with industry leading infrastructure, networking and containerisation technologies in on-site datacentres and around the world, utilising Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps methodologies and Site Reliability practices in associated software systems. - Psychometric Testing: Factors
- Psychometric Testing: Logiks, As an inclusive organisation keen to attract the best talent, we welcome international applications and will support visa sponsorship where possible. For this role you will need to be in a position to self-fund candidate costs of the visa process which are typically in the region of £3,000.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including, private medical cover, annual heath assessments, life assurance, free onsite gym and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes. 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 racetrack. Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best and most talented individuals. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file. As part of the application process, you will be required to complete the following tests (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)