Engineering Degree Apprentice

RISKTEC SOLUTIONS LTD

Derby (DE24 8GX)

Closes on Wednesday 10 June 2026

Posted on 16 April 2026

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Summary

Kick start your engineering career with an Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at a global and reputable organisation. Gain hands on experience working on real railway systems engineering projects while studying for a university degree, learning from industry experts while earning and building the skills for an exciting engineering career.

Wage

£27,500 a year

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Annual salary increase on successful completion of the academic year.

Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

5 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

  • Participate in a variety of projects, assisting in ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
  • Gain a deep understanding of the technical and operational aspects crucial to railway systems engineering
  • Undertake formal University training, coursework and exams throughout the duration of the apprenticeship
  • Continued engagement and progress within apprenticeship programme
  • Supporting senior colleagues in tasks such as hazard identification and mitigation, fault analysis, technical investigation, auditing, design evaluation, structures assessment work, and maintenance optimisation
  • Preparing and presenting proposals for new work opportunities

Where you'll work

5 Mallard Way
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8GX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

Training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
  • Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
  • Establish and report engineering design briefs.
  • Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
  • Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
  • Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
  • Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
  • Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
  • Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
  • Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
  • Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
  • Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
  • Perform risk management for engineering activities.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
  • Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
  • Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
  • Establish and report engineering design briefs.
  • Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
  • Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
  • Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
  • Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
  • Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
  • Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
  • Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
  • Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
  • Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
  • Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
  • Perform risk management for engineering activities.
  • Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Training schedule

Blended learning: combines remote online learning and face to face teaching delivered by block release in Nottingham

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 2 additional GCSE subjects (grade 5 and above)
  • English Language (grade 4 and above)
  • Mathematics (grade 5 and above)
  • Science (Physics or Double Science) (grade 5 and above)

A Level in:

  • (2 additional subjects) (grade B or above)
  • Mathematics (or equivalent) (grade B or above)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Engineering and Manufacturing (grade Merit or above)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Merit or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

The following A levels are not accepted: Citizenship Skills, General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship, and may be required to provide evidence of this in accordance with UK employment law.

About this employer

The M.05 team is part of the Mobility Division of TÜV Rheinland, a company set up in 1872 to support the improvement of safety in industrial and engineering workplaces. Our Railway Division is connected to projects around the world, as part of a team of 450+ experts with a key focus on supporting a safe and sustainable railway wherever we do business. Our Risktec branded team in Derby delivers consultancy projects alongside our TUV Rheinland branded independent assessment business. We share resources across the teams to maximise the opportunity for staff development and overall growth of expertise.

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Company benefits

  • Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
  • A package of benefits: Private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
  • Wellbeing Support

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Electro-mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, the apprentice will achieve a recognised engineering degree and gain valuable industry experience. This will provide opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the engineering team.

The role may also lead to further professional development, including working towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional engineering institution.

There will also be opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility, project leadership roles, and further specialist training within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RISKTEC SOLUTIONS LTD

Ama Sumu

ama.sumu@tuv.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025630.

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Closes on Wednesday 10 June 2026