Rail Signalling Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6) - Derby

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

Job summary

Siemens Apprenticeship in Rail & Rail Systems offers a Level 6 senior engineer track over about 36 months, with block release and London Southbank University as the training provider. You will design, test, install and maintain signalling and control systems while moving into a permanent role after completion.

You’ll study with hands-on experiences and mentoring, building skills that align with industry standards and future professional registration opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mathematics and physical sciences are required for entry.
• Proven ability to self-start and learn independently.
• Willingness to engage with industry standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Build practical engineering skills by learning signalling and control systems.
• Support live projects across the UK rail network while studying.
• Grow professionally toward professional registration and STEM involvement.

Skills

Numerical reasoning

Self-learning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Creativity

Education

A Levels BBB

Rail Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3

BTEC Diploma DDM

EAL Engineering Technologies Diploma

Access to HE Distinctions/Merits

Equivalent Level 3 with Maths/SCI

GCSE Maths & English (A-C)

Job description

Imagine contributing to projects that help move millions of people every day?

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.

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