Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Engineering apprenticeship London, England
Job description
Understanding engineering matters
If finding a unique opportunity to understand the different aspects of engineering matters to you, you matter to us.
Our Engineering Apprenticeship is created to enhance learning and growth through a combination of study and on-the-job learning. At no additional cost, you will achieve an Integrated Degree along with the opportunity to apply your learning in the real world and become a fully qualified Project Engineer.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you’ll be guided by Senior Engineering leaders who will help you to grow and develop. You’ll also get the opportunity to work independently as well as within a team while learning how to thrive in high pressured environments.
Overview
· You will begin with a competitive starting salary, which will increase throughout the scheme as you develop.
· You will be based in York , London , Derby , Manchester , York,
· The scheme lasts for five years.
Who you are matters
We’re looking for technical minded people with an innovative and forward-thinking approach to problem solving. You are passionate about work, are driven, and enjoy working as part of a team.
At Network Rail, we invest in your future, exposing you to the different areas and aspects because you will play a key role in the future of the organisation and its contribution to the country. In return, we respect individuals who are driven, hardworking and uphold Network Rail’s values and behaviours.
What you’ll be doing
This apprenticeship is an exciting one as it offers the opportunity to work across multiple disciplines including: Signaling, Telecoms, Civils, E&P (Electrification & Plant), Systems, Building and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition). In this scheme, we’ll teach you how to lead people and teams as well as helping create a safe and sustainable environment for everyone.
There’s plenty of learning in this scheme, you will be taught the core knowledge, skills and behaviour needed to get you on the path to achieving your Incorporated Engineer (IEng) qualification.
To widen your skillset in as many areas as possible, you’ll participate in planned rotations across several different functions. There’s part time training along with internal training throughout so you’ll gain the appropriate skills for a career with Network Rail.
What you’ll get out of it
You’ll complete the Level 6 Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineering Apprenticeship (Integrated Degree). The apprenticeship standard aligns with the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) at Incorporated Engineering (IEng) level. It is recognised as a bachelor’s degree level.
The opportunities it leads to
We strive to have the best in-house opportunities rewarding employees of all levels with exciting career progression. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you can apply for Project Engineer positions within Network Rail.
The entry requirements
· A Level BBB including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (120 UCAS points) 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; Electrical and Electronic Engineering Principles; and other options relevant to Electrical and Electronic 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 or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) or;
· English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C, and a Mathematics qualification equivalent to reformed GCSE grade 4 or above, as assessed by UK NARIC.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 01/09/2023
