Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains?
Manufacturing apprentice I manufacture race components to tight tolerances through CNC grinding CNC milling and CNC turning. the tolerances we work to can be as small as +/- 2 microns in some cases. I have been entrusted throughout my apprenticeship to help with process changes of components along with the design and manufacture of measuring fixtures to aid with the assembly of race engines.
I have been lucky enough to complete a HNC and currently completing a HND in combined engineering, supported by Mercedes throughout my apprenticeship. I have also attended courses in overhead crane operation and measurement courses to aid with my every day working life.
I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship as it is a high paced challenging environment, the company are always willing to help wherever they can and will always support any aspirations you may have.
I feel that I am extremely valued by Mercedes as they have often asked me to represent the company from a manufacturing perspective when visitors such as formula 1 drivers or royals come to view the factory and find out how we manufacture engine components.
My programme is well organised and there is a clear path of rotation between the relevant departments set out, this can change some times due to business needs but it is never a problem.
My training provider is always on hand to answer questions via email if we need it as well as coming into the company on a six weekly basis to check our progress and sign off any outstanding work.
The company are there to help whenever an apprentice needs it, whether that be with extra tuition with practical job knowledge or help with academic studies from employees within the company who have already been through the same education as you.
My salary meets my costs well but is consumed by house rent travel costs and hobbies.
Outside of work Mercedes organise two major events each year which are the family fun day in the summer where you can invite your partner and close family to enjoy the sunshine and activities. The other is our annual Christmas party which is always very well organised and completely free to you and a guest.
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Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
East Midlands
April 2015