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JOB DESCRIPTION
Rail Design Engineer Apprentice
Location: Point 3, Haywood Road, Warwick
Qualification: Level 3, Rail Engineering Design Technician
Starting Salary: £17,500
Ref No: 1238
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 specialties, 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’s vitally important for us to find individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.
When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you'll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work.
What you'll do:
* The successful apprentice will experience working with a telecoms design team on major UK-wide Rail Projects and delivering telecoms designs for Network Rail.
* Progress your skills, knowledge, and personal development in your career path in Rail Design projects.
* Gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a design team currently delivering 10 projects with a total cost of £15m.
This is an exciting role with great opportunities to progress your career in the telecommunication industry.
* Develop a solid understanding of the projects and learn how Rail communication systems are designed, used, and developed.
* Learn how to produce detailed designs using Design Tools such as Visio and AutoCAD.
* Gain an understanding of the design lifecycle as well as insight into client requirements.
* Assist the Design Team with the delivery of key design projects and work towards strict deadlines.
* Escalate design issues where necessary and help manage the mitigation of risks and issues.
* Understand and adhere to the Health & Safety requirements of the UK rail infrastructure.
* Interface with other operational engineering departments.
* Produce and update project resource plans to assist with design delivery.
* Liaise with our client project timelines.
Who you are & what to prepare for:
* No prior experience required as full training will be provided in all aspects of the role.
* We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
* You will receive a mobile phone and a laptop as part of the role.
* While 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 organization skills, with the ability to use initiative and a positive, resilient work ethic.
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 or Engineering subject desirable but not essential.
* Must be eligible to work in the UK.
* Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025.
* 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).
Programme Specifics:
* This apprenticeship is typically 30 months in duration.
* Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
* The qualification you gain will be a Level 3, 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 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 and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and 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, and 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.
Brilliance brought together.
We are guided by our values and behaviours:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Collaborate
* Be Customer-focused
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