Summary
Our inclusive and diverse Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation team, work across a broad spectrum of UK and international projects and industrial sectors.
Annual wage
£22,308 a year
Training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The apprentice will work under the supervision of several engineers on the delivery of Overhead Line Electrical (OLE) engineering projects. They will contribute to the delivery of preliminary and detailed designs for prestigious rail infrastructure projects. Typical tasks and activities include:
· Contributing to designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings and final working drawings under the close supervision of an engineer.
· Drafting technical reports discussing assessment or management of client projects.
· Undertake a supporting role to Project Managers, assisting with document management including drawing registers, hard copy and electronic drawing filing and document issuing (including online collaboration sites).
· Participating in the resolution of technical issues
· Becoming familiar with, and compliant with, relevant H & S regulations and to promote a culture of awareness within the team.
· Building relationships with Clients on projects.
· Undertake on the job training on a range of industry leading tools and procedures, and, along with the learning from their part-time degree course, apply these skills to ongoing project activities.
Where you’ll work
2nd Floor, Hudson Quarter
Toft Green
York
YO1 6HP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE
Your training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
On this apprenticeship you will complete the Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) apprenticeship standard and attain a BSc Rail & Rail Systems Engineering (Electrical & Mechanical Pathway) with Sheffield Hallam University. This is delivered on a block release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 4 or Above)
* Maths (grade Grade 4 or Above)
A Level in:
* Maths (grade C or above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative