Higher Apprentice - Electrification OLE (Overhead Line Equipment) - Level 4
SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED · York, YO1 9NX
Rail engineering advanced technician (level 4)
Siemens Rail Infrastructure deliver turnkey signalling, power and communication projects to enhance railway capacity. Based in York, the apprentice will support work on sites across the region. There will be opportunities for travel and project delivery across Yorkshire. Must be 18+ by the start date.
The work
This role is based in the Electrification Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) engineering team. This team designs, constructs and commissions the overhead wires that deliver electricity to direct to the roof of fast, modern electric trains! You will combine mechanical and electrical engineering principles while working on this unique and exciting system that is fundamental to making rail transportation in the UK, the fast, reliable and low carbon system we all expect.
The role is site based in our York. You will be expected to be available to travel nationwide at short notice to assist with project work (all travel expenses covered). This is a challenging role, in a motivated team at the front line of modernising the UK rail network!
You‘ll make a difference by:
- Always turning up keen to learn and apply yourself
- Being motivated to always perform at your best in a variety of scenarios
- Being willing to apply the knowledge you have gained through your education and experience to challenging situations to get the best outcome for the project and customer
Training
The programme structure will be:
- Block Release (Hybrid)
Whilst working towards a formal qualification you will also work as part of a team on real life projects within the workplace.
Training provider: SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED
What you come out with
Potential to further progress into electrification and/or engineering opportunities.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Ability to work independently
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Language and Maths 4/C
- Essential · A Level 3x including maths, engineering and/or physics CCC
- Essential · BTEC Engineering Qualification Level 3
The employer
Siemens is a global innovator focusing on digitalization, electrification and automation for the process and manufacturing industries, and is a leader in power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure, and distributed energy systems.
Workplace
- Saxby House, Piccadilly, York, YO1 9NX