Apprentice - Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician (Level 3)

Siemens; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in York is offering a 36-month rolling stock maintenance apprenticeship aligned to the Rail Engineering Technician standard. You’ll gain hands-on experience while completing a structured development programme with day-release training.

From Day One you’ll be aligned to a role, complete qualifications, present your achievements, and undertake a Business Impact Project. On successful completion, a permanent role is expected.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including Maths and English Language.
• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills on the job.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with others on challenging tasks.

Responsibilities

• Complete the apprenticeship programme with NTAR and achieve the Rail Engineering Technician standard.
• Attend in-person day-release training and structured development days.
• Deliver a Business Impact Project and secure a permanent role on successful completion.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Team collaboration

Education

GCSEs incl Maths & English

Job description

Starting Salary: £16,000 plus Benefits

Location: York

Duration: 36 months + End Point Assessment

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.

As a rolling stock maintenance apprentice based at York you will gain the skills and attributes needed to become a rolling stock technician. At York we are responsible for routine maintenance as well as fault diagnosis and repair of the class 185.

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.

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:

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 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 everyday 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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