Construction Higher Apprenticeship (level 4) - Birmingham
Siemens · Midlands · B4 6TB
About the role
Ready to level up? 🚀 Join us and be part of projects that power millions of journeys every single day! This is your chance to dive into real-world challenges while building essential skills through hands-on experience, dedicated training, and mentorship. You'll collaborate with fellow apprentices, showcase your wins, and even propose a game-changing improvement to our business processes with your Apprentice Excellence Project. 💡 From day one, you'll be plugged into a specific role, giving you laser focus for your development and a clear path to a permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.
As an Apprentice, you'll be working towards a Level 4 Rail Engineering Advanced Technician apprenticeship standard, developing key knowledge, skills, and behaviours. This is delivered via a 48-month block release (hybrid) program with NTAR as your provider. 🚆
This apprenticeship is your launchpad into an exciting career in Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure Construction. Based across various project sites and supporting offices, you'll gain invaluable experience on live signalling projects, collecting the evidence needed for your IRSE Installation licence. 👷♀️👷♂️ Our structured training and career pathway, including rotations across different departments, will give you a 360-degree view of railway engineering and project delivery. It's an accelerated, hands-on route to mastering technical expertise, securing your professional licence, and kick-starting a lifelong career in safety-critical railway infrastructure. A bespoke training plan will be your guide every step of the way.
Your Impact:
- Drive Project Success: Jump into regional rail infrastructure projects, contributing to the delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable signalling installations that keep networks moving. 🚦
- Build a Safer Future: Collect vital workplace evidence and hands-on experience to earn your IRSE licence, paving the way for a career dedicated to the safety of our railways. 🛡️
- Connect the Dots: Bring fresh ideas through cross-functional placements, bridging the gap between site operations and the teams that make projects a success. 🤝
What You'll Need:
- A solid foundation: Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Maths.
- A curious mind: Logical thinking, a drive for self-learning and research, and a creative approach to problem-solving. 🤔
- Responsibility: The ability to work independently, safely, and take ownership of your work and ideas, with a desire to lead and drive change. 💪
- Team Spirit: A passion for collaborating and finding innovative solutions with others. 🎉
- Academic Excellence: Achieved, or 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 (e.g., Maths, Physics, Engineering)
Transform The Everyday With Us! ✨ We celebrate your individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects society's diversity. 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, please reach out to your recruiter – we're here to help! 😊
How to Apply:
Ready to make your mark? Click the apply button to find out more. Heads up: Applications may close early, so don't delay – apply now to avoid disappointment! ⏳
*Please note: As part of the application process, you'll need to provide proof of your qualifications. We welcome the responsible use of AI tools for preparation, but all submitted work must be your own. You must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and will not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.*
Key responsibilities
- Contributing directly to regional rail infrastructure projects.
- Working on live signalling projects to gain hands-on experience.
- Gathering vital workplace evidence to achieve IRSE licence.
- Participating in cross-functional departmental placements.
- Delivering an Apprentice Excellence Project by proposing a change to a business process.