Rail Signalling Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Chippenham

Siemens; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility invites applications for a Degree Apprenticeship aligned to Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer. The programme blends hands-on design and testing with structured training, mentoring and a final Business Impact Project.

The apprenticeship lasts approximately 36 months (block release) with London South Bank University as provider, delivering a steady pathway to a permanent role on successful completion.

Qualifications

• A Levels BBB incl Maths/Physical Sciences or equivalent
• Rail engineering apprenticeship or related diplomas
• Maths and physics/engineering knowledge required
• Ability to self-learn and research independently
• Willingness to work safely and take ownership of challenges
• Collaborative mindset for team projects and change initiatives

Responsibilities

• Build practical engineering skills designing, implementing, testing, installing and maintaining signalling and control systems.
• Work on live projects across the UK rail network while learning industry standards and processes.
• Develop professionally towards EngTech and participate in STEM activities.

Skills

Logical thinking

Self-learning

Team collaboration

Education

A Levels BBB incl Maths/Physics

Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprenticeship

BTEC National Diploma DDM with Maths/Science

EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Eng Tech

Access to HE with Maths/Science emphasis

Equivalent Level 3 quals 120 UCAS

GCSEs 5 A-C incl Maths & English

Job description

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 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

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.

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

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.

Applicants to all Early Careers roles must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We cannot consider applicants on Student, Graduate or other visas that would require sponsorship in the future to continue employment. Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.