Rail Electrical Design Apprentice in Warwick

Location: Point 3, Haywood Road, Warwick

Qualification: Level 3, Rail Engineering Design Technician

Starting Salary: £17,500

When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so it is vitally important for us to find individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

As part of a growing team this is a great opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer Apprentice to work on a major UK-wide Rail Projects, where full training and mentorship is provided. Supporting Electrical Design Engineers, you will assist in the electrical design of safety critical infrastructure utilised on the railway. The successful candidate will be based in our Warwick HQ with occasional UK travel to assist site surveys on railway infrastructure.

What you’ll do:

• Reporting to the Design Contractor's Responsible Engineer, you will assist Electrical Design Engineers with electrical designs for telecoms related rail and highways infrastructure projects.
• Working across a variety of customers including Network Rail, Transport for London and Network Rail High Speed.
• Develop a solid understanding of the projects we are delivering and learn how Electrical Power systems for telecoms equipment are designed, used and developed.
• Learn how to produce detailed design using Design Tools such as AutoCAD.
• Gain an understanding of Network Rail design requirements, Network Rail Standards and British Standards for Electrical Power and Wiring systems.
• Assist the Design Team with the delivery of key projects and working towards deadlines.
• Escalate design issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks.
• Understand and adhere to the Health & Safety requirements of the UK rail infrastructure.
• Interface with other operational engineering departments.
• Produce and support with the production of technical reports.
• Assist with the survey and design of Low Voltage electrical systems (up to 1000v A.C.), DC systems and battery backup power systems for implementation onto UK transportation infrastructure.
• Undertake site surveys across the UK railway network and produce survey reports which detail the information gathered from site.
• Support and produce electrical designs which include: Producing electrical schematics and wiring diagrams in AutoCAD software, producing electrical load analysis and calculations of DC power and AC power systems using calculation software, battery system design for backup power supplies, undertaking risk assessments, producing written details design reports, supporting the production of material and equipment lists based on designs so they can be built.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

We don’t require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role from how to use tools or software. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn. You will get a mobile phone and a laptop as part of the role. Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, planning and organisation skills with the ability to use their initiative. A positive attitude to their work and career development is essential.

The requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4, specifically in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A* to C).
• A-Level or equivalent in Maths, Engineering or STEM related subject. Desirable but not essential.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2026.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drugs and Alcohol test (a safety requirement of working on/for UK Railways).
• Be able to pass BPSS clearance.

Programme Specifics:

This apprenticeship is typically 36 months in duration. Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme. The qualification you gain will be Rail Engineering Design Technician. Our chosen training provider National Training Academy for Rail will support you in obtaining your qualification. Predominantly office based at home but with frequent visits to our Warwick site and out on client sites. On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career. You will be mentored by colleagues, supervisors, managers and tutors throughout the programme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Training, development, guidance throughout your apprenticeship.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
• Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 2,500 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.