Mobile Communications Degree Apprenticeship (level 6) - Poole
Siemens · South West · BH17 7ER
About the role
Ready to level up your career and impact millions? 🚀 Join us and kickstart your journey with a Degree Apprenticeship in Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineering! 🛤️
Imagine this: you're hands-on with cutting-edge tech, learning the ropes from industry pros, and smashing real-world projects. Our structured programme is your launchpad, featuring technical training, dedicated development days, and awesome mentoring. You'll team up with other apprentices, showcase your wins, and even lead a "Business Impact Project" to suggest game-changing business improvements. 💡
From day one, you'll be plugged into a specific role, giving you laser focus on your growth and a guaranteed permanent position once you've nailed your apprenticeship. This 36-month adventure, in partnership with London Southbank University, will see you working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship standard, mastering key knowledge, skills, and behaviours. 📚
Get ready to dive deep into the full lifecycle of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G railway radio communication products. That means everything from sparking new ideas and defining requirements to design, development, rigorous testing, deployment, and keeping things running smoothly. ⚡ You'll be part of a team that manages every detail of product development, working hand-in-hand with customers to ensure seamless deployment and super reliable systems. It's a unique chance to gain invaluable experience on mission-critical communication systems that keep the railway industry moving. 🌍
Our modern offices are in Poole (New Fields Business Park) 🏢, and we're all about flexible hybrid working. Balance your time between the office and home, especially for tasks that don't need you on-site. However, some hands-on work, like system integration and lab testing, will require your presence. We're committed to making it work for you while keeping business needs covered. ✅
You'll make a difference by:
- Working on the latest generation of mobile communication products for railway networks worldwide and seeing your impact! 🌟
- Blending the energy of a specialist engineering team with the massive resources and opportunities of the wider Siemens organisation. 🤝
What you'll need to succeed:
- Academic Entry Requirements:
- A Levels: BBB, including Maths and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points).
- Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprenticeship.
- BTEC National Diploma: DDM, including Level 3 Maths and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points).
- EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies: D, including Further Engineering Mathematics and relevant options for Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil engineering.
- Access to HE qualifications: 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Maths and Physical Science subjects (122 UCAS points).
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points, including Maths and Physical Sciences.
- Plus: 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (A-C for older grades), including Maths and English.
- Skills & Mindset:
- Sharp logical thinking, a passion for self-learning and research. 🤔
- A creative spark for problem-solving. 🎨
- Ability to work independently, safely, and responsibly. 💪
- Eagerness to own challenges and ideas, and drive positive change. 🚀
- A love for collaborating with others to find innovative solutions. ✨
We'll need to see proof of your qualifications (current and in progress) before making an offer. 📄
Transform The Everyday with us!
We're all about celebrating your unique identity and perspective. We're committed to equal opportunities and building a workplace that mirrors the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us transform the everyday! 💖
We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from everyone. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let your recruiter know – they're happy to help. 😊
Apply Now! ➡️
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*(Please note: You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and cannot require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We cannot consider applicants on visas that would require sponsorship later on. Thank you for understanding.)*
Key responsibilities
- Engage in hands-on work on meaningful projects.
- Collaborate with other apprentices across the business.
- Present individual and project achievements.
- Deliver a Business Impact Project, proposing business process changes.
- Contribute across the complete lifecycle of railway radio communication products.