Construction Higher Apprenticeship (level 4) - York
Siemens · Yorkshire And Humberside · YO26 4GB
About the role
Ready to power up your career and make a real impact? 🚀 Join us and contribute to projects that move millions of people daily!
Embark on your journey with hands-on experience and a solid development plan. Through technical training, apprenticeship days, and mentorship, you'll hone your skills on meaningful projects. You'll collaborate with apprentices across the business, showcase your achievements, and deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project, proposing innovative changes to our processes. You'll be aligned to a role from day one, giving you clear focus and a permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
As an Apprentice, you'll work towards a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician standard, developing defined knowledge, skills, and behaviours. Our delivery model is hybrid block release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 48 months, in partnership with NTAR.
This is your launchpad into an exciting career in Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure Construction. Based on regional project sites and supporting offices, you'll work on live signalling projects, gaining practical experience and building evidence for your IRSE Installation licence. Your development is fully supported with cross-functional placements for an end-to-end understanding of railway engineering and project delivery. This program offers an accelerated, hands-on pathway to mastering critical technical expertise, securing your professional licence, and building a long-term career in safety-critical railway infrastructure. A structured training plan will help you develop the skills you need.
You'll make a difference by:
- Driving Project Delivery: 🚉 Contribute directly to regional rail infrastructure projects, delivering safe, efficient, and reliable signalling installations that keep networks moving.
- Building a Safer Railway: 👷 Gather vital workplace evidence and hands-on experience to achieve your IRSE licence, paving the way for a career dedicated to safety-critical railway engineering.
- Connecting the Business: 🤝 Bring fresh perspectives through cross-functional placements, bridging the gap between site operations and supporting departments for end-to-end project success.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths. 📚
- Logical thinking, a willingness to self-learn and research, and a creative approach to problem-solving. 🧠💡
- Ability to work independently, safely, and responsibly; taking ownership of challenges and ideas, and looking to drive and lead change. 💪
- Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions. 🧑🤝🧑
AND 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 (such as Maths, Physics, and/or Engineering).
Transform The Everyday with us! We celebrate your unique identity and perspective, committed to equitable opportunities and a diverse workplace. Come as you are and transform the everyday! We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome all applicants. Please contact your recruiter for any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
How to apply:
Ready to make your mark? Click the apply button to learn more and submit your application. Please note, applications may close early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment!
Important Notes:
- Proof of qualifications will be required prior to any job offer.
- We welcome the responsible use of AI tools for application preparation, but all submitted information must be your own and accurately reflect your skills and experience. 🤖
- You must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. 🇬🇧
Key responsibilities
- Contribute directly to regional rail infrastructure projects.
- Gather vital workplace evidence and hands-on experience to achieve IRSE licence.
- Bring fresh perspectives through cross-functional placements.
- Collaborate with other apprentices across the business.
- Deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project by proposing a change to a business process.