Rail Engineering Apprentice - Signalling & IRSE Licence

Siemens; Swanley; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Hybrid delivery

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is offering a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician apprenticeship with a 48‑month programme and hybrid delivery across regional project sites. You will gain hands-on experience on live signalling projects, work towards an IRSE licence, and progress into a permanent role on successful completion.

The programme includes structured training, mentoring, and cross-functional placements to provide end‑to‑end railway engineering exposure and a career path in safety‑critical

Qualifications

• Candidates must have achieved at least GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Maths.
• Logical thinking, willingness to self-learn and research; creative problem solving.
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership; drive and lead change.
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regional rail infrastructure projects with safe, efficient signalling installations.
• Build and gather evidence to achieve IRSE licence for a long-term career in railway engineering.
• Support cross-functional placements to link site operations with enabling departments.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering

BTEC or equivalent in engineering

3x A Levels (C or above) in relevant subjects

Job description

Siemens Mobility is offering a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician apprenticeship with a 48‑month programme and hybrid delivery across regional project sites. You will gain hands-on experience on live signalling projects, work towards an IRSE licence, and progress into a permanent role on successful completion.

The programme includes structured training, mentoring, and cross-functional placements to provide end‑to‑end railway engineering exposure and a career path in safety‑critical