Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-09 against Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Programmegraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: No5 stages
- IT Graduate - Softwaregraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
- IT Graduate - Systemsgraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published3 stages
- ApprenticeshipsapprenticeshipNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Undergraduate Placement ProgrammeplacementNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks5 stages
Graduate Programme
How Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains recruits
Annual cycle: adverts in August, close 31 December (2027 intake). 5 stages, from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Online application (CV and cover letter)
Cover letter
Online application with a CV and a cover letter.
“Complete your online application by submitting a CV and a cover letter.”
Online psychometric tests (core engineering schemes only)
Online tests
Mechanical, Electronics, Software and Motor Control schemes only: online psychometric tests; the page points to logical reasoning practice.
“For our core engineering schemes only (Mechanical, Electronics, Software and Motor Control) you will be required to complete online psychometric tests.”
CV review
Other stage
Recruitment Team reviews the CV, then Hiring Managers review successful applications.
“Your CV will first be reviewed by the Recruitment Team, if successful it will be passed for further critical review by the Hiring Managers.”
Assessment centre (Brixworth)
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre at the Brixworth factory: HR welcome presentation, a group exercise and an interview.
“The next stage is an in-person assessment centre, held onsite at our factory in Brixworth. The day will consist of a welcome presentation from HR, a group exercise, and an interview.”
Offer
Offer
Verbal offer followed by a contract offer.
“If you are successful we will make a verbal offer, following up with a contract offer.”
IT Graduate - Software
How Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains recruits
2027 intake (start August/September 2027). 3 stages, from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains names them.
Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source
Online application, CV and covering video
Application form
Online application with a CV and a self-recorded covering video about hobbies and passions, in place of a cover letter.
“Submit your on-line application, CV and covering video”
Screening
Other stage
Application screened by HR and the hiring manager.
“Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre planned for December 2026; travel bursary available.
“If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment centre”
IT Graduate - Systems
Same 3-stage process as the it graduate - software above. Programme details
Undergraduate Placement Programme
Same 5-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Programme
Mercedes AMG HPP says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for its graduate programmes.
“we can only accept applications from those who hold the right to work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship for our Graduate programmes.”
IT Graduate - Software
Mercedes AMG HPP's Brixworth IT graduate role closes in early October 2026 and the advert says nothing about visas.
IT Graduate - Systems
Mercedes AMG HPP's Brixworth IT graduate role closes in early October 2026 and the advert says nothing about visas.
Apprenticeships
Mercedes-AMG HPP offers level 2-4 apprenticeships across engineering, operations and business support.
Undergraduate Placement Programme
International students can apply for the 12-month placement only if they hold a student visa and the placement is compulsory.
“For international placements, you must hold a Tier 4 visa and your placement be compulsory to your degree, to be able to progress into future schemes.”
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains graduate scheme application process?
- Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Online application (CV and cover letter), then Online psychometric tests (core engineering schemes only), then CV review, then Assessment centre (Brixworth), then Offer.
- Does Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains sponsor visas for graduates?
- Mercedes AMG HPP says it cannot provide visa sponsorship for its graduate programmes.
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