Rail and Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship

This new cross industry engineering scheme means you will not only get valuable experience by working on projects for Network Rail, but you will have several placements with our partners in the industry:

Amey AtkinsRealis AUREOS Infrastructure Services BAM UK&I Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

The apprenticeship lasts for 3.5 years and each of our apprentices will specialise in an engineering pathway, either Track, Civil, Signalling & Telecoms or Mechanical & Electrical.

While on the scheme you will be balancing part-time education at university, learning the fundamentals of railways, and supporting rail project engineering teams, renewing, and enhancing rail infrastructure for the benefit of passengers. You will also undertake industry led training to gain an appreciation of the railway as a complex system including design and construction work.

You’ll find yourself working a variety of shifts patterns, travelling to various sites, and working across a mix of weather conditions whilst always having the health and safety of your colleagues at the forefront of your mind.

Training:
You will attend a series of 4-day study blocks at Sheffield Hallam University The degree award is BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering

Training Outcome:
We want all our people to feel empowered to succeed. So, we provide solid training and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge, increase your confidence, and enable you to achieve your career ambitions. And, as we continue to grow and become more technologically advanced, we’ll also make sure you’ve all the skills you need to meet the exciting challenges that lie ahead We support our apprentices every step of the way, empowering them to grow, excel, and become an essential part of the rail industry. By fostering a culture of hard work, innovation, and continuous improvement, we inspire them to embrace the opportunities and challenges of this dynamic field

Employer Description:
Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure.   That’s 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts and the thousands of signals, level crossings and stations. We manage 20 of the UK’s largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are managed by the country’s train operating companies.

Working Hours :
Shift pattern to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative