Higher Apprentice - Engineering Manufacturing Technician (Level 4) in Warrington

Starting salary: £17,000 plus an annual bonus

Location: Manchester

Duration: 3.5 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!

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 transform the everyday.

Siemens Rail Infrastructure deliver turnkey signalling, power and communication projects to enhance railway capacity, allow faster train frequencies and move more passengers and freight around the network more efficiently. Our projects will design, install and test these new signalling systems in a fast paced and evolving environment where new technology is being developed and deployed quicker than ever before.

Based in Manchester our work covers a large footprint across the region and opportunity for travel and project delivery across the North West and whole of UK will be available.

Here Is How The Programme Works

Whilst on the Apprenticeship you will be following an apprenticeship standard ST0841 Engineering Manufacturing Technician. The programme structure will be:

• Day release in person

Whilst working towards a formal qualification you will also work as part of a team on real life projects within the workplace.

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.

Your learning experience will consist of exposure to the following:

• Learning about railway signalling principles and requirements
• Designing new signalling circuits to control train movements safely
• Working in the project delivery team to oversee new infrastructure being commissioned
• Testing the signalling systems to ensure safety critical functionality
• Understanding technology that is available and determining the most suitable solution
• Seeing the project lifecycle from concept to completion

Essential Skills And Attributes

We are seeking innovative and inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following:

• Candidates must have achieved or be on track to achieve a Level 3 Engineering Qualification. Alternatively, candidates must have achieved or be on track to achieve 3x A-Levels in suitable subjects (such as maths & physics).
• Candidates must also have achieved or be on track to achieve 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above, including English and Sciences. Candidates also must be on track to achieve or have achieved a Grade 5 for GCSE Maths.
• 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 operate 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 transform the everyday!