Apprentice - Networks Engineering (Level 4) Chippenham, South West England, England
Job description
Siemens no longer require a copy of your CV for Level3/4 Apprenticeship Schemes. When asked to upload your CV during the application stage, please upload a copy of your predicted grades or any certificates you have for your achieved grades.
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 full time education for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you will gain qualifications whilst earning a salary whilst sharing the reputation that comes with working for a digital pioneer like Siemens Mobility!
Here at Siemens, we build a better world using digital skills to create greener energy, groundbreaking software and ingenious inventions.
As market leaders across rail, road, and logistics, Siemens Mobility Limited are pursuing the goal of networking various transportation systems with one another to move people and goods efficiently - complete mobility!
Rail Infrastructure offers a wide range of systems for signalling, control, communications and electrification for main line, regional, metro, and light rail infrastructure applications. By bringing together the combined expertise of UK and International, we offer complete infrastructure solutions tailored for our market. Siemens’ dedicated rail infrastructure team is fully committed to delivering an efficient, reliable, safe, and green railway.
In CIS we deliver network and security solutions to support the digital railway. Our portfolio includes the provision of telecommunication systems and cyber security solutions including data network, voice solution and security solution. We undertake a full project life cycle delivery from concept development and detailed design to implementation, test, installation, and commissioning.
We are recruiting school and college leavers to join our Level 4 apprenticeship scheme who want to make a difference and develop their skills in Telecoms/ Networks.
You will be enrolled on the Cyber Security Technician Standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/cyber-security-technologist-2021-v1-0
The Challenge:
Part of being an apprentice at Siemens means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. You will undertake the “Network Engineer” Level 4 Apprenticeship over a 2 year period.
Here is how the programme works:
During this programme you will:
Experience a full project lifecycle of a Railway Telecoms project; working on a variety of different tasks from Design right through to Installation, Test and Commissioning.
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 Networks for Signalling, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) or Station Information & Security Systems (SISS)
Undertake Siemens training courses with Siemens in house training team, including technical training to achieve CCNA accreditation
Develop excellent knowledge of technical standards and processes associated with the transport and telecoms industries.
Be a valued member within a team of Early Careers (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 executive management. It provides 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.
The Candidate:
We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSE's including Maths and English language and 3 A Levels (or BTEC equivalent)
You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible. We can teach you the knowledge on your apprenticeship however it also means a lot to us for you to align to our culture and behaviours.
The benefits of a Level 4 apprenticeship:
Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a salary of £16,000 at the same time as well as an annual bonus!
Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey
Stay at the fore-front of innovation by joining Europe's leading engineering and technology company
Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!
What else do I need to know?
We’re looking for forward-thinking teammates with the aptitude and attitude to succeed in the world of Networks. Think this is you? Apply Now.
If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.
Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.
Job Family: Internal Services
Req ID: 334843
