Model Manufacturing Apprentice
Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One™ Team
Northants (NN12 8TJ)
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025)
Posted on 17 September 2025
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Summary
To learn the various processes and procedures involved in manufacturing Aero components and models for tunnel testing. To learn skills techniques required for building wind tunnel models. To actively contribute to the Team’s primary objective of consistently being a top three team in the FIA Constructors Championship
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Engineering fitter (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts over 06.00 - 14.30 & 14.00 - 22.30, working days TBC
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Working within a team of 35 you will:
- To actively learn and develop all modelmaking skills
- To gain a good understanding and develop a skillset to painting of manufactured components
- To gain a good understanding of pressure tapping methods, processes and procedures associated with them
- To learn the various software’s required to be used in part manufacturing and mode build
- To actively attend tunnel tests to gain knowledge of the processes and procedures
- To ensure all component tracking processes are followed
- To ensure good communication between shifts
- To report major personnel issues to your line manager
- To assist in quality assurance within the department
- To demonstrate a flexible and understanding approach to the department’s needs
- To meet the requirements and demands of the busy periods
- To work proactively, responsibly, and professionally always and to respect and comply with the company’s reporting structure
- To maintain and develop skill levels to industry standard
Where you'll work
Aston Martin F1 Team
Dadford Road
Silverstone
Northants
NN12 8TJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
- Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
- Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
- Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
- Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
- Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
- Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
- Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
- Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
- Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
- Reporting work outcomes or issues.
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
- Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
- Operating within limits of responsibility.
- Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Training schedule
Level 3 Engineering Fitter up to 42-months dependent upon prior learning 1-day per week at Booth Lane Campus Northampton.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Physical fitness
- Understanding of manufacturing
- Good standard of skills
- Flexible working hours
- Self motivated
- Adhere to deadlines and target
- Work under pressure
- Results orientated
- Decision making skills
- Health and safety knowledge
Other requirements
Please think about the following questions - you will be asked for your answers during your telephone interview. When given a task with detailed instructions, how do you make sure you follow them correctly? Within motorsport what is a Wind Tunnel used for? Why do you think personal development is important in a workplace? Do you have any allergies?
About this employer
Based at our new state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone, the beating heart of our team is made up of more than 900 talented and passionate people, who are committed to pushing the boundaries of engineering and performance. The racer's attitude and can-do approach are at the core of our team and our people. The focus is always on improving performance and delivering results. With fresh investment and energy, the stage is set to build on Aston Martin's rich history in motorsport and establish Aston Martin Aramco as a competitive force in Formula One. Our philosophy is rooted in challenging the status quo, embracing continuous learning and fostering a culture where different perspectives are not just welcomed but are essential to our growth. We believe that by embracing these differences we strengthen our ability to innovate and excel.
Company benefits
Discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDS group childcare benefits, cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, car scheme. Access to on-site gym with fitness classes, a bistro café, restaurant and free parking
After this apprenticeship
We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342466.
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Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025)
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