Starting salary: £20,000 plus an annual bonus
Location: Chippenham
Duration: 3 Years + End Point Assessment
Believe there's more than one way to secure a successful future?
So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to the traditional study route for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you'll gain a qualification whilst earning a salary as well as the reputation that comes with working for a digital pioneer like Siemens Mobility!
Join us at Siemens Mobility and experience a programme that stands out from the rest. Could this be the exciting next step in your journey towards your career? If yes, then Siemens Mobility is the place for you!
This is your opportunity to understand how our work impacts everyday life across the globe, and you could be at the heart of that work. From seeing how a line of code evolves into a solution used worldwide, to exploring the breadth and depth of our diverse transport projects, build your skills with us and help create a better #TomorrowWithUs.
Here is how the programme works
Whilst on the Apprenticeship you will be following an apprenticeship standard ST0496 Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer, Signalling and Control Systems Pathway.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/rail-and-rail-systems-senior-engineer-integrated-degree-v1-0
The programme structure will be:
- Block Release (in person)
Define the Future of Transportation
Embark on your journey with us whilst taking part in our fantastic apprentice development programme. We will create a personalised training plan to help you develop the specific skills and knowledge required for your role. By the end of your programme, you will be equipped with the best knowledge and hands-on experience to kickstart your professional career here at Siemens Mobility.
- Learn to capture detailed requirements, design, implement, test, install and maintain signalling control systems
- Learn/improve your software knowledge and skills as you may be required to write, analyse, test and integrate various software systems and databases.
- Delve into the world of Networking. IP technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in today's railway, with more and more projects moving towards this technology. You will be exposed to Network Design, as well as getting hands on with configuring and testing networks in our lab area.
- Work on real projects which may include re-signalling parts of the UK rail network, developing the latest signalling control system technology, implementing traffic management systems and producing accurate simulations of the operations of rail infrastructure.
- Develop excellent knowledge of technical standards and processes associated with the transport and process industries.
- Be a valued member within a team of Entry Level Talent (Apprentices/Interns/Graduates) to participate in the Business Improvement Project (BIP) Scheme. The scope of the project is to create and present a solution to management. This project will provide you with valuable team working and presentation skills.
- Be an ambassador for STEM through a multitude of volunteering opportunities, such as Greenpower, Big Bang Fair and much more.
- Participate in the Apprentice 'Swap Scheme', an exchange programme allowing apprentices to experience different areas of the business (e.g. Rail Automation to Rail Electrification).
Essential Skills and Attributes
Recruits to this apprenticeship should have achieved (or be set to achieve) relevant level 3 qualifications;
- A Levels at BBB including Mathematics 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 other options relevant to Electrical, Mechanical or Civil engineering 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 and including Mathematics and Physical Sciences
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English Language or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)
We are seeking innovative and inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following;
- Logical thinking, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
- Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
- Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
We know that not everyone's lifestyle is the same, so we o perate a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit.
As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made. This ensures that candidates meet the necessary educational criteria for the role.
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!
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