Rail Signalling - Degree Apprentice (Level 6)

Siemens; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Siemens Mobility invites motivated individuals to join a 36-month Degree Apprenticeship, working toward the Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer standard. You’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with teams, and deliver a Business Impact Project with real benefits.

The programme blends technical training, development days, and mentoring to shape your future in rail technology. You’ll be aligned to a role from day one, with a pathway to a permanent position after successful completion, and

Qualifications

• A Levels BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) or equivalent.
• BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics/Physical Sciences.
• EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, including Further Engineering Mathematics.
• Access to HE qualifications with appropriate UCAS points.
• Equivalent Level 3 qualifications including Maths and Physical Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Build practical engineering skills by learning to design, implement, test, install and maintain signalling and control systems.
• Support live projects on the UK rail network and learn industry standards and processes.
• Grow professionally by pursuing professional registration such as EngTech and engaging in STEM activities.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Independent work

Team collaboration

Creative problem solving

Education

A Levels BBB incl Maths/Physical Sciences

BTEC National Diploma

EAL Technical Extended Diploma

Access to HE (Distinctions/Merits)

Equivalent Level 3 qualifications

Job description

Starting Salary: £20,000 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 with business benefits. 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 a Degree 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 the LEVEL 6, Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0496-v1-0

The anticipated delivery model is block release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 36 months months. The expected provider for this programme is London Southbank University.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in rail infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

You’ll make a difference by:

• Build practical engineering skills by learning how to design, implement, test, install and maintain signalling and control systems.
• Put your studies into practice on live projects, supporting the development and delivery of signalling and control solutions across the UK rail network while learning key industry standards and processes.
• Grow professionally alongside your apprenticeship by building evidence towards professional registration, such as EngTech, and getting involved in STEM and volunteering activities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A Levels at BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) OR
• Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprenticeship OR
• BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points) OR
• EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies, D, including: Further Engineering Mathematics; and other options relevant to Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering OR
• Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Mathematics and Physical Science subjects(122 UCAS points) OR
• Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points and including Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
• 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

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