Degree Apprentice - Rail & Rail Systems Engineering (Level 6)

SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED

Wiltshire (SN15 1GG)

Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

Posted on 7 October 2025

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Summary

We believe our apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to the traditional study route for ambitious and hard-working students. Especially as you’ll gain a qualification whilst earning a salary as well as the reputation that comes with working for a digital pioneer like Siemens Mobility!

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Plus an annual bonus

Training course
Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 14 August 2026

Duration

3 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

  • Learn to capture detailed requirements, design, implement, test, install and maintain signalling control systems
  • Learn/improve your software knowledge and skills as you may be required to write, analyse, test and integrate various software systems and databases
  • Delve into the world of Networking. IP technology is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s railway, with more and more projects moving towards this technology
  • You will be exposed to Network Design, as well as getting hands on with configuring and testing networks in our lab area
  • Work on real projects which may include re-signalling parts of the UK rail network, developing the latest signalling & control system
  • Develop excellent knowledge of technical standards and processes associated with the transport and process industries
  • Become a STEM ambassador and participate in various volunteering events, such as Greenpower, Big Bang Fair and much more
  • Collate evidence during the apprenticeship scheme in preparation for professional registration, such as EngTech

Where you'll work

Unit E4
17 Langley Park Way
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 1GG

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Training course

Rail and rail systems senior engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

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Training schedule

Whilst on the Apprenticeship you will be following an apprenticeship standard ST0496 Rail and Rail Systems Senior Engineer, Signalling and Control Systems Pathway.

The programme structure will be:

  • Block Release (in person) 
  • Whilst working towards a formal qualification you will also work as part of a team on real life projects within the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5X GCSE (Maths and English) (grade 4)

A Level in:

3x including Mathematics and/or Physical Sciences (grade BBB)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Ability to work independently

About this employer

Siemens is a global innovator focusing on digitalization, electrification and automation for the process and manufacturing industries, and is a leader in power generation and distribution, intelligent infrastructure, and distributed energy systems.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential to progress further into the engineering field

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345338.

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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026

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