Rail Signalling Degree Apprenticeship (level 6)
Siemens · North West · M20 2UR
About the role
🚀 Degree Apprentice: Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer (Level 6) 🚀
Dreaming of shaping the future of travel? ✨ Join us and be part of projects that keep millions moving every single day! This is your chance to launch your career with a blend of real-world experience and awesome structured development.
You’ll dive into technical training, supercharge your skills on dedicated apprenticeship days, and get guidance from mentors, all while working on projects that actually matter. 💡 Imagine collaborating with other apprentices across the whole company, showcasing your awesome achievements, and even leading a Business Impact Project to suggest improvements to how we do things. 🎯
From day one, you'll be aligned with a specific role, giving you a clear path for growth. Plus, upon successfully completing your apprenticeship, a permanent position awaits you! 🏆
As a Degree Apprentice, you’ll be working towards a recognised apprenticeship standard, building up the knowledge, skills, and behaviours that employers are looking for. You’ll be studying at London Southbank University with an estimated 36-month duration using a block release model.
What you'll be doing:
- 🔧 Build practical engineering skills: Get hands-on with designing, implementing, testing, installing, and maintaining signalling and control systems.
- 🚄 Make an impact on the UK rail network: Apply your studies to live projects, helping to develop and deliver cutting-edge signalling and control solutions. You'll learn key industry standards and processes along the way.
- 📈 Grow your career: Build evidence towards professional registration like EngTech and get involved in exciting STEM and volunteering activities.
What you'll need to bring:
- Academic Qualifications:
- 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 relevant options 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.
- GCSEs: 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English (or grade 4+ for reformed GCSEs) or equivalent.
- 🧠 Skills:
- Strong logical thinking and a passion for self-learning and research.
- A creative approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work independently, safely, and responsibly.
- Confidence to take ownership of challenges and ideas.
- A desire to drive and lead change.
- Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
Transform the everyday with us! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. 🌈 Come join us and make a real difference!
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. 🤝
How to Apply:
Ready to kick-start your engineering journey? Click the apply button to find out more! P.S. Applications might close early, so don't wait too long! ⏳
*Please note: All applicants will need to provide proof of qualifications. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship in the future. We welcome the responsible use of AI for preparation, but all submitted work must be your own.*
Key responsibilities
- Build practical engineering skills by learning how to design, implement, test, install and maintain signalling and control systems.
- Put studies into practice on live projects, supporting the development and delivery of signalling and control solutions.
- Grow professionally by building evidence towards professional registration and getting involved in STEM and volunteering activities.
- Collaborate with other apprentices across the business.
- Deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process.