Rail Signalling Higher Apprenticeship (level 4) - Croydon

About the role

Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician Apprentice 🚆

Ready to engineer the future of travel? ✨ Imagine playing a key role in projects that keep millions moving every single day! Join us for an incredible journey where you’ll gain hands-on experience alongside structured development. We’re talking technical training, dedicated apprenticeship days, and awesome mentorship. You'll be building vital skills while working on projects that truly matter. 🚀

You’ll team up with other apprentices across the company, showcase your wins, and deliver a killer Apprentice Excellence Project – where you'll propose a game-changing improvement to a business process. From day one, you’ll be linked to a specific role, giving you a clear path for growth and a permanent position waiting for you upon successful completion of your apprenticeship. 🤝

As an Apprentice, you'll be working towards achieving the LEVEL 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician standard, mastering defined knowledge, skills, and behaviours. This programme is delivered through block release (hybrid) over approximately 48 months, with NTAR as our expected training provider.

Here's how you'll make a difference:

• Engineer Like a Pro: Build your engineering prowess by learning the ins and outs of how signalling and control systems are designed, tested, installed, and maintained. 🛠️
• Real-World Impact: Get invaluable experience on live projects, supporting signalling and control solutions across the UK rail network. You'll dive deep into key industry standards and processes. 🌍
• Grow Your Career: Develop your professional skills, with opportunities to work towards professional registration and get involved in exciting STEM and volunteering activities. 🌱

What you'll need to succeed:

• Academic Foundation: At least a Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths.
• Your Mindset: You're a logical thinker, eager to learn and research independently, and love finding creative solutions to problems. 🤔💡
• Your Drive: You can work independently, safely, and responsibly. You take ownership of challenges and ideas, and you're keen to lead change. 💪
• Team Player: You enjoy collaborating with others to discover innovative solutions.
• Your Qualifications: You must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, one of the following:
• 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 relevant subjects (like Maths, Physics, and/or Engineering)

Transform The Everyday with Us:

We celebrate your unique identity and perspective! We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of our society. Bring your authentic self and help us transform the everyday. ✨

We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter – they're here to help! 😊

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All applicants for apprenticeship positions will need to provide proof of qualifications achieved (and those in progress) before any offer is made. This ensures you meet the essential educational criteria for the role.

We welcome the responsible use of AI tools to help with your application and interview prep. However, all submitted information must be your own, accurately reflect your skills and experience, and be authentically you. You're responsible for checking the accuracy of any AI-generated content. 🤖

Please note: You must have the legal right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future for this role.

To apply and discover more, click the apply button. Heads up: Applications might close before the deadline, so don't delay – apply early to avoid missing out! ⏳

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with other apprentices across the business
• Present achievements
• Deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project by proposing a change to a business process
• Learn the design, testing, installation, and maintenance of signalling and control systems
• Support signalling and control solutions on live projects

Skills