Rail Signalling Degree Apprenticeship (level 6) - Croydon
Siemens · South East · CR0 2RD
About the role
Ready to shape the future of travel? 🚀 Join us and get hands-on experience on projects that move millions daily! This isn't just a job; it's your launchpad. Combining practical work with a structured apprenticeship, you'll dive into technical training, development days, and mentorship. 💡 You'll build real skills working on projects that matter.
Collaborate with fellow apprentices across the company, showcase your wins, and tackle a Business Impact Project – proposing improvements to how we work. 🤝 From day one, you'll be part of a specific business role, giving you a clear development path and a permanent position waiting for you upon successful completion. 🌟
As a Degree Apprentice, you'll be working towards a Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Senior Engineer apprenticeship standard, hitting key knowledge, skills, and behaviour goals. This programme, delivered in a block release format over approximately 36 months, is in partnership with London Southbank University. 🎓
What You'll Do & Learn:
- Engineer the Future: Get hands-on with designing, implementing, testing, installing, and maintaining signalling and control systems. 🛠️
- Real-World Impact: Apply your studies to live projects on the UK rail network, helping deliver vital signalling and control solutions while mastering industry standards. 🌍
- Professional Growth: Build towards professional registration (like EngTech) and get involved in STEM and volunteering, expanding your horizons. 🌱
What You'll Need to Shine:
- Academic Prowess:
- A Levels at BBB, including Maths and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points).
- OR Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprenticeship.
- OR BTEC National Diploma DDM, including Level 3 Mathematics and Physical Sciences (128 UCAS points).
- OR EAL Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (D), including Further Engineering Mathematics and relevant Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil engineering options.
- OR Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits, with at least half the course in Mathematics and Physical Science subjects (122 UCAS points).
- OR Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 120 UCAS points, including Mathematics and Physical Sciences.
- Foundation: 5 GCSEs A-C (or reformed grades 4+) including Maths and English.
- Mindset:
- Sharp logical thinking, a hunger for self-learning, and a creative problem-solving spirit. 🤔
- Ability to work independently, safely, and responsibly. Own your challenges and ideas, and be ready to lead change. 🚀
- A passion for collaborating to find awesome, innovative solutions. 🙌
Transform The Everyday With Us!
We celebrate your unique background and perspective! We're committed to equal opportunities and building a diverse workplace. Bring your authentic self and help us transform the everyday! ✨ We're a Disability Confident Leader and welcome all applicants. Need adjustments during recruitment? Reach out to your recruiter! 😊
Ready to Apply?
For this role, you'll need the legal right to work in the UK and won't require sponsorship now or in the future. Please have proof of your qualifications ready. We encourage responsible use of AI for prep, but all submitted work must be your own. 🤖
Click 'Apply' to start your journey. Don't wait – applications can close early! ⏳
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with other apprentices across the business
- Present achievements
- Deliver a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process
- Support the development and delivery of signalling and control solutions across the UK rail network
- Design, implement, test, install, and maintain signalling and control systems