Duration: 13 months | Location: Milton Keynes | Start date: 03 August 2026 | Applications close: 30 November 2025
About Mercedes-Benz Vans
At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we’re on a mission to show how essential vans are to everyday life — from supporting local businesses and communities to powering vital services. More than a commercial vehicle brand, we’re a trusted partner driving progress through innovation in electric mobility, digital solutions and customer experience. As we shape the future of sustainable transport, we’re seeking passionate, curious, and driven individuals to learn, grow, and make an impact alongside a diverse team united by one goal: keeping our customers moving.
About The Vans Undergraduate Programme
We are looking for four motivated and dynamic undergraduate students to join the Mercedes‑Benz Vans 13‑month Undergraduate Placement Programme. This opportunity is ideal for commercially minded second‑year university students who want to gain real‑world experience. You’ll apply your commercial insight, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills, developing communication, customer focus and confidence while working on meaningful projects that make an impact.
Managing Directors Office of Mercedes-Benz UK (Vans)
In this placement you’ll gain hands‑on experience in project management, event coordination and business process review. The successful candidate will gain insight into executive‑level operations within a fast‑paced, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Executive Assistant with day‑to‑day administrative and strategic tasks.
* Assist with the planning, coordinating and delivery of internal and external events.
* Support milestone tracking for van‑dedicated and cross‑functional projects through the Project Management Office.
* Aid with the reviewing and updating of business processes, in line with ISO9001 and ISO14001 requirements.
* Liaise with internal teams and external parties to ensure effective collaboration and communication.
Customer Service & Parts
In this placement, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in customer service and parts management, supporting pricing strategy, market analysis and dealer network activities. You’ll also assist with webinars, reporting and strategy meetings, gaining insight into a dynamic, customer‑focused business environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Strategic Development Manager for Parts in developing and implementing local parts pricing strategy.
* Support competitive environment analysis and the definition of measures to drive growth in the parts business.
* Support our dealer network with queries around system or campaign implementation issues.
* Support the wider CSP team with organising webinars, dealer visits or presentations, working with the insights team to ensure parts and service contracts reporting requirements are met.
* Inclusion in Customer Services strategy and operational meetings.
Product Management
This placement will provide hands‑on experience in portfolio management, launch management and market insights. By working with both the Product Executive and Senior Product Manager, you’ll gain an in‑depth understanding of the vital role of product management and develop your data analysis and problem‑solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist with the system set‑up of newly launching vehicles.
* Support with the briefing and proofing of product marketing materials.
* Monitor competitor activity and report findings.
* Review vehicle data, checking for accuracy and raising awareness of data changes.
* Assist with the creation of quarterly reports and ad‑hoc product presentations.
Sales
In this placement, you will step into the fast‑paced world of national sales, supporting the Mercedes‑Benz Vans Sales team. Whether focusing on retail sales, corporate sales, inventory planning or reporting, you will support and gain insight into the operational and strategic outputs that facilitate our annual target achievements and drive our business forward.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of national sales programmes and performance reporting.
* Analyse vehicle sales data, market trends and dealer performance metrics.
* Aid communication between Head Office and the dealer network, including embedding programmes and campaigns.
* Contribute to cross‑functional projects including Marketing, Product Management and Finance and Controlling.
What’s on offer?
* Thirteen‑month programme based at our offices in Milton Keynes.
* Mentorships from some of the most forward‑thinking automotive professionals.
* Networking opportunities.
* Industry insight and events.
During your placement, you’ll build a strong foundation of professional skills, including:
* Real‑world business insight and commercial acumen.
* Confident communication and collaboration.
* Advanced Excel and data‑handling skills.
* In‑depth knowledge of our vans and the wider automotive industry.
Additional Benefits
* A competitive salary.
* 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays.
Candidate Eligibility
* Be studying for a degree (on track for a 2:1 or above) that includes a year in industry before graduation.
* Bring a customer‑first mindset and a passion for delivering excellence.
* Demonstrate strong organisation, time management and problem‑solving skills.
* Show a focus on attention to detail.
* Be confident using IT systems, with a sharp eye for detail.
* Communicate clearly, work collaboratively and build positive relationships.
* Show initiative, curiosity and determination to succeed.
How To Apply
Click apply on our careers website; we’ll take you through to the Mercedes‑Benz Group careers portal. Here, you’ll find a short application form to complete. If your application is successful, you’ll be invited to an online video interview. Candidates who progress will then complete a set of online situational judgement assessments. Successful candidates will move on to the final stage: our assessment centre day at our head office in Milton Keynes. Successful candidates will receive a placement offer shortly after the assessment centre.
We’re also open to working flexibly and to discuss flexible working options. Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
Reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We’re here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
Managing Your Data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation gives you more control and by submitting an application to us, you agree to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Data categories processed are those you provide as part of the application. Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo.
We will communicate with you by email or phone throughout the recruitment process. You can monitor your application status in Taleo, register for job alerts and your data may be used in searches for new positions. Data storage is limited to the necessary period. For further information, contact us at careers@mercedes-benz.com or contact the Mercedes‑Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes‑Benz Group UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA; datacompliance@Mercedes-Benz.com.
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