Construction Higher Apprenticeship (level 4)
Siemens · Midlands · B4 6TB
About the role
🚀 Ready to launch your career and shape the future of rail? 🚂
Imagine being part of projects that keep millions moving every single day! Join us for an apprenticeship that blends real-world experience with a killer development plan. You'll dive into technical training, level up on development days, and get awesome mentorship, all while working on projects that actually matter. 💡
You'll be teaming up with other apprentices across the biz, showing off your wins, and smashing an Apprentice Excellence Project where you'll pitch a game-changing idea for our business. 🏆 From day one, you're aligned to a role, giving you a clear path for growth and a permanent gig waiting for you when you nail your apprenticeship. ✅
This is your first step towards becoming a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician! 🏗️ We're talking a 48-month journey with hybrid, block-release training delivered by NTAR. You'll be buzzing around regional project sites and supporting offices, diving into live signalling projects. Get ready to build serious hands-on experience and stack up that evidence for your IRSE Installation licence. 👷♀️👷♂️
We've got your back with a structured training and career pathway, including rotations across different departments. This gives you the full 360° view of railway engineering and how we get projects DONE. Ultimately, this is your fast track to mastering technical skills, bagging your professional licence, and kicking off a lifelong career in critical railway infrastructure. 🛤️
Here's how you'll make a difference:
- Drive Project Delivery: Jump into regional rail projects, helping deliver safe, efficient, and reliable signalling installations that keep our networks humming. ⚡
- Build a Safer Railway: Grab essential workplace experience and hands-on skills to earn your IRSE licence, paving the way for a career in safety-critical rail engineering. 🛡️
- Connect the Business: Bring fresh eyes and new ideas through cross-functional placements, bridging the gap between site action and the teams that make it all happen. 🤝
What you'll need to smash it:
- At least a Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths. 📚
- You're a logical thinker, love learning new stuff, and can get creative with problem-solving. 🤔
- You can work solo, safely, and responsibly, taking ownership and driving change. 💪
- You enjoy collaborating and finding awesome solutions with others. 🙌
- You've got, or are on track to get, one of these:
- Level 3 Engineering Qualification
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering
- Relevant Engineering BTEC or equivalent technical qualification
- 3x A Levels at C or above in subjects like Maths, Physics, and/or Engineering. 💯
Transform The Everyday with us! We celebrate your unique vibe and are committed to creating a workplace that's as diverse as society itself. Bring your authentic self and let's transform the everyday together! ✨ We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just hit up your recruiter – they're happy to help. 💖
How to apply:
Ready to get started? Click the apply button to find out more! Psst... applications might close early, so don't wait around! 🏃♀️💨
*Please note: All applicants will need to provide proof of qualifications before any offer is made. We welcome AI tools to help prep, but all submitted info must be your own work. You need the legal right to work in the UK and won't require sponsorship now or in the future.*
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with apprentices, present achievements, and deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project.
- Work on live signalling projects to gain hands-on experience.
- Contribute directly to regional rail infrastructure projects, delivering signalling installations.
- Gather vital workplace evidence towards achieving the IRSE Installation licence.
- Participate in cross-functional placements to bridge site operations and supporting departments.