Level 6 Rail Systems Engineer Apprentice

NETWORK RAIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,050 - 26,950; Full time

Job summary

Network Rail is offering a Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship (Signalling) that combines part‑time university study with hands‑on work within Design/Project engineering teams. The programme aims to renew and enhance rail infrastructure for passengers while offering industry training and rotations to broaden engineering knowledge.

You will work on rail projects from traditional signalling to next‑generation in‑cab systems, typically Monday to Friday in a corporate office, with

Qualifications

• A Levels BBB including Maths and a physical science (Maths/Science subjects).
• BTEC National Diploma DDM with Level 3 Maths & Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points).
• EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies with Further Engineering Maths; Electrical & Electronic Principles.
• Access to HE qualifications with Maths/Physical Science emphasis (122 UCAS points).
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points including Maths & Physical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Balance part‑time university study with work experience in Design/Project engineering teams.
• Renew and enhance rail infrastructure to benefit passengers.
• Gain exposure to traditional trackside signalling and next‑gen in‑cab signalling projects.
• Work Monday to Friday in one of Network Rail's corporate offices, with potential shift patterns and site travel.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Proactive team player

Passionate and eager to contribute

Interest in Engineering

Able to connect with others

Education

A Levels BBB (Maths & Physics)

BTEC National Diploma DDM (Maths & Physical Sciences)

EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies

Access to HE (Maths & Physical Science emphasis)

Equivalent Level 3 qualifications (120 UCAS points)

5 GCSEs A-C incl Maths & English

Job description

Network Rail is offering a Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship (Signalling) that combines part‑time university study with hands‑on work within Design/Project engineering teams. The programme aims to renew and enhance rail infrastructure for passengers while offering industry training and rotations to broaden engineering knowledge.

You will work on rail projects from traditional signalling to next‑generation in‑cab systems, typically Monday to Friday in a corporate office, with