Advanced & Higher Apprenticeship - Engineering - Euston

Job description

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

So do we. We think our advanced and higher apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to university and collegefor ambitious students, with an eye for engineering. Especially as you’ll gain professional qualifications and the reputation that comes with working for a prestigious engineering brand like Siemens.

This is a rare opportunity to earn money while showing your potential to a global innovator. Here at Siemens we build a better world using greener energy, cutting-edge software and ingenious inventions.

Siemens Rail Electrification is a specialist in Rail Electrification projects working with Network Rail/London Underground throughout the UK. Rail Electrification provides a combination of Engineering Skill and Project Management experience to deliver complex solutions which are installed throughout the UK.

We are recruitingfor both advanced and higherapprentices to join the Rail Electrification division at our location in London Euston.

Advanced Apprentices

· 4 Year Apprenticeship
· First year will be based full time at local college
· Second year will be based at York/London Euston with day release to college.
· The third & fourth years you will be involved in the Rail Electrification projects that we have throughout the UK. The principal responsibility will be to support the design, site installation and commissioning activities for the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh and other Network Rail/LUL projects throughout the UK
· Minimum of 5x GCSE’s (inc Maths, English & Science) at grad C or above.

Higher Apprentices

· 3 Year Apprenticeship
· First year will be based full time at local college
· The Second/Third year will be based at York/London Euston with day release to college and you will be involved in the Rail Electrification projects that we have throughout the UK. The principal responsibility will be to support the design, site installation and commissioning activities for the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh and other Network Rail/LUL projects throughout the UK
· Minimum 2x A level’s or equivalent, one of which must be in a computer based subject, Maths or Physics.

The successful candidates will complete a structured learning programme over a three or four year period. Included in this programme you will gain an understanding of the business unit; its goals, vision, services, comprising departments, customers, and supply chain. This will enable development of engineering skills, knowledge, and competence in preparation for a role within the engineering group.

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to join the Rail Electrification engineering team and ultimately responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of AC and DC traction power supplies for Network Rail/London Underground.

The challenge

To successfully complete all elements of a structured learning plan including:

· Nationally-recognised engineering qualifications
· Attend all role/performance review sessions as necessary to review progress made.
· Work placement rotation plan
· Take ownership and responsibility for the completion of all allocated tasks in accordance with instructions provided.

The candidate

· Advanced - 5 GCSE’s at grade C or above (or equivalent) in Science, Maths and English
· ‘A’ level or BTEC National Cert (or equivalent) in a computer based subject, Maths and / or Physics (Higher Apprentice only)
· Passion for Engineering
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal
· Organisational and time management skills
· IT Literate
· Awareness of aspects of telecoms engineering relating to fixed networks

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are appointed in to this role you will receive standard Siemens terms, conditions and benefits.