Rail Signalling Degree Apprenticeship (level 6) - Derby
Siemens · Midlands · DE24 8UP
About the role
Ready to level up your career? 🚀 Join us and help shape the future of travel for millions! 🚂
We’re looking for bright minds to embark on our Degree Apprenticeship journey. This isn't just about learning; it's about doing! You'll get hands-on experience on real projects, backed by expert technical training, development days, and mentorship. 🛠️💡
What you’ll be doing:
- Engineering the Future: Get stuck into designing, building, testing, and maintaining the cutting-edge signalling and control systems that keep the UK rail network moving. 🛤️📊
- Real-World Impact: Apply your academic knowledge to live projects, learning industry best practices and processes along the way.
- Professional Growth: Build your skills towards professional registration (like EngTech!) and get involved in cool STEM and volunteering activities. 🌱🤝
- Business Innovation: Collaborate with fellow apprentices, showcase your achievements, and deliver a project that proposes a real business improvement. 📈
Your Apprenticeship Details:
- Role: LEVEL 6, Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer
- Duration: 36 months (block release delivery) 🗓️
- Provider: London Southbank University 🎓
- The End Goal: A permanent role upon successful completion! 🎉
What you'll need to bring:
- Academic Power: A Levels at BBB (including Maths and/or Physical Sciences) OR equivalent Level 3 qualification with 120 UCAS points. Check out the full list of entry routes in the original description!
- Essential Skills: 5 GCSEs (A-C or reformed 4+) including Maths and English.
- Mindset: You've got to be a logical thinker, eager to learn and research, and love finding creative solutions. 🧠✨
- Attitude: You're responsible, can work independently, take ownership, and are ready to drive change. 🚀
- Team Player: You enjoy collaborating and brainstorming innovative ideas with others. 🤩
We're all about you:
We celebrate diversity and believe your unique perspective is key. Come as you are and help us transform the everyday! We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome all applicants. Need adjustments during recruitment? Just let us know! 👋
Important Info:
- You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and not require future sponsorship. 🇬🇧
- AI tools are welcome for preparation, but your application must be 100% your own work and authentic.
Ready to make your mark? Click apply! ➡️ Don't wait, applications may close early.
Key responsibilities
- Develop practical engineering skills in designing, implementing, testing, installing, and maintaining signalling and control systems.
- Support the development and delivery of signalling and control solutions on live projects.
- Collaborate with other apprentices across the business.
- Present achievements and project outcomes.
- Deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing changes to business processes.