Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician (Level 3)

Siemens AG; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Limited is recruiting an Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician (Level 3) in the UK. The role focuses on hands-on engineering training within the Customer Services business, aiming to keep trains running safely and reliably while you complete a 36-month programme with End Point Assessment.

You will undertake in-person day release with NTAR as the training provider, align to Level 3 standards, and progress toward a permanent role upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Must have or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including Maths and English.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and develop practical engineering skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on engineering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete a 36-month apprenticeship with End Point Assessment.
• Work on rail engineering projects under supervision and mentoring.
• Develop knowledge across engineering principles and tooling.
• Deliver a Business Impact Project and present achievements during the programme.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Problem solving

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician (Level 3)

514890

20-Oct-2026

Mobility

Internal Services

Siemens Mobility Limited

• Northampton - West Northamptonshire - Reino Unido

Duration: 36 months + End Point Assessment

Closing date: 31st December 2026- Please note, we may close this advert earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey!

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands‑on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you’ll built your skills working on meaningful projects. You’ll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process. You’ll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

The Siemens Mobility Customer Services business keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction.

You will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

As an Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behaviour criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to apprenticeship Level 3, Rail Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard.

The anticipated delivery model is in person day release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 36months. The expected provider for this programme is NTAR.

The Siemens Mobility Customer Services business keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction.

As a Siemens Mobility apprentice, you will be able to develop your knowledge and skills in the following functional areas:

• Build a working knowledge of our products, procedures, systems & strategies.
• Enhance your knowledge‑base of engineering principles and create solutions to real‑world problems.
• Develop excellent skill‑at‑hand with tooling and test equipment across multi‑disciplinary aspects of engineering.
• Operate as part of a high functioning team of technicians excelling in engineering and safety.
• Participate in continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies while promoting engineering excellence through the adoption of new processes, tools and methods of working.

You‘ll make a difference by:

• Always turning up keen to learn and apply yourself.
• Being motivated to always perform at your best in a variety of scenarios.
• Being willing to apply the knowledge you have gained through your education and experience to challenging situations to get the best outcome for the project and customer.

What you’ll need to succeed:

We are seeking innovative and inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following;

• You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE's grade 4 (C) or above including Maths and English Language.

You must NOT have completed the following in order to to apply to this role

• Level 3 AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering)
• Level 2 PEO (Performing Engineering Operations)

We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:

• Logical thinking, willing to self‑learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role.

Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and transform the every day with us!

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

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