Summary
SYSTRA UK are recruiting our next apprentice to support our growing portfolio of work. This is an opportunity to achieve a degree and build your knowledge of the rail sector, while specialising in one of the Mechanical & Electrical discipline.
Wage
£22,500 a year
Training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 1 September 2025
Duration
4 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The primary role of an Apprentice is to provide technical support to project teams by undertaking specialist and technical tasks that support the overall objectives set by the Lead engineer. The main duties are to:
* To work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions by the correct use of resources and time. This includes an understanding of project management systems, tools and techniques as they are applied to the design and construction process
* Support proposal development and help deliver work‐packages within projects
* Execute tasks to quality standards, to time and to budget
* Record and present information clearly
* Undertake block release to gain a BEng (Hons) in Railway Engineering
* Assist with on-site inspections and surveys where appropriate
Where you’ll work
Meridian House
The Crescent
York
YO24 1AW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
* You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on block release for a total of 32 days per year
* The degree award is BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths, Science or Engineering (grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative