Advanced Apprentice - Rail Engineering (Level 3)

Siemens; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Southampton invites you to start a Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician apprenticeship. You'll gain hands-on experience, participate in training days, and deliver a Business Impact Project while training with NTAR, leading to a permanent role on successful completion.

The programme runs 36 months with in-person delivery and End Point Assessment. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English; no Level 3 engineering diploma is required.

Qualifications

• You will have achieved or be on track to achieve at least 5 GCSEs grade 4 (C) or above including Maths and English Language.
• There is no Level 3 Engineering Diploma (BTEC) required for this apprenticeship.
• Level 3 AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) or Level 2 PEO are not eligible prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Attend in-person day release and complete an End Point Assessment.
• Engage with training provider NTAR to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• Deliver a Business Impact Project proposing a change to a business process.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths and English

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Collaboration

Job description

Starting Salary: £16,000 plus Benefits

Location: Southampton

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.

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.

Siemens Mobility is a division of Siemens. Siemens Mobility has four core business units: Mobility Management, dedicated to rail technology and intelligent traffic systems, Railway Electrification, Rolling Stock, and Customer Services. In Rail, we enable operators to shape today's and tomorrow's passenger and freight transportation - with trains, infrastructure, automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems as well as related services. That covers trams, light rail, metro, commuter and regional trains, high-speed and very high-speed trains. In Rolling Stock, public transportation must ensure that passengers are transported safely and comfortably while also meeting economic and environmental requirements. And passengers expect a comprehensive offering of information, entertainment and communication. Siemens Mobility has taken all of these factors into account in developing its vehicles, locomotives and automated people movers (VAL systems).

Watch more on our Southampton site - Notham Traincare Facility and what we do here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23rOpy1BQv4

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.

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0318-v1-2

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

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:

• 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 apply to this role

• Level 3 Engineering Diploma (BTEC)
• 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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