Apprentice Engineer
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22000-25000 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Derbyshire, DE24 8AN |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 300705-43406318 |
Summary
Location: Derby, DE24 8AN
Apprentice Course: 3 years
Apprentice Qualification: Level 6 Engineering
Working Hours/Pattern: Nominally Monday
- Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible (can be discussed at interview)Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) is a leader in the provision of independent rail technical expertise, working with organisations in the rail sector nationally and internationally including government, rail infrastructure maintainers, rolling stock companies, train operators and equipment manufacturers. We uniquely can apply more than 50 years of experience to provide engineering services, training services, and digital services to our customers in the rail industry both in the UK and abroad.
At Serco Rail Technical Services, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to support in the growth of the technical consultancy team in a wide range of rolling stock consultancy projects, whilst acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to grow within our business. As part of this role the successful candidate will undertake an integrated BEng degree level 6 apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University in Railway Engineering.
What you’ll do in the role
- Develop an understanding of railway system engineering
- Complete a Level 6 engineering apprenticeship
- Assist in on-site condition assessments of rolling stock and associated components, as well as the completion of failure, optimisation investigations and the production of rolling stock, on track plant and on track machine standards compliance reviews.
- Attend any training courses deemed necessary by the team lead
- Represent Serco RTS during placements within partner supplier and customer premises
- Support business development initiatives globally by assisting on bids and proposals, ensuring Serco remain competitive and securing further work
- Interface with domain specialists and other disciplines within Serco, including testing, training, operations, and engineering teams, to ensure cohesive project delivery
- Support the Technical consultancy engineers in all delegated responsibilities
What you’ll need to do the role
- A level at grades BBC or higher, including one in maths and Science, level 3 BTEC engineering grade DMM, T level engineering and manufacturing grade merit or level 3 engineering apprenticeship
- Numerate, accurate with a good level of literacy
- A keen interest in mechanical engineering
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or on your own as required
- A keen desire to learn
- Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
- You will need to be 18+ and it’s desirable that you hold a driving license
What we offer
- Benefits; Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment
- Full training and support provided
- A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team
- A solid grounding for a career in railway consultancy
- Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more
Location: Derby, DE24 8AN
Apprentice Course: 3 years
Apprentice Qualification: Level 6 Engineering
Working Hours/Pattern: Nominally Monday
- Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible (can be discussed at interview)Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) is a leader in the provision of independent rail technical expertise, working with organisations in the rail sector nationally and internationally including government, rail infrastructure maintainers, rolling stock companies, train operators and equipment manufacturers. We uniquely can apply more than 50 years of experience to provide engineering services, training services, and digital services to our customers in the rail industry both in the UK and abroad.
At Serco Rail Technical Services, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to support in the growth of the technical consultancy team in a wide range of rolling stock consultancy projects, whilst acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to grow within our business. As part of this role the successful candidate will undertake an integrated BEng degree level 6 apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University in Railway Engineering.
What you’ll do in the role
- Develop an understanding of railway system engineering
- Complete a Level 6 engineering apprenticeship
- Assist in on-site condition assessments of rolling stock and associated components, as well as the completion of failure, optimisation investigations and the production of rolling stock, on track plant and on track machine standards compliance reviews.
- Attend any training courses deemed necessary by the team lead
- Represent Serco RTS during placements within partner supplier and customer premises
- Support business development initiatives globally by assisting on bids and proposals, ensuring Serco remain competitive and securing further work
- Interface with domain specialists and other disciplines within Serco, including testing, training, operations, and engineering teams, to ensure cohesive project delivery
- Support the Technical consultancy engineers in all delegated responsibilities
What you’ll need to do the role
- A level at grades BBC or higher, including one in maths and Science, level 3 BTEC engineering grade DMM, T level engineering and manufacturing grade merit or level 3 engineering apprenticeship
- Numerate, accurate with a good level of literacy
- A keen interest in mechanical engineering
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or on your own as required
- A keen desire to learn
- Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
- You will need to be 18+ and it’s desirable that you hold a driving license
What we offer
- Benefits; Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment
- Full training and support provided
- A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team
- A solid grounding for a career in railway consultancy
- Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more
Apprentice Course: 3 years
Apprentice Qualification: Level 6 Engineering
Working Hours/Pattern: Nominally Monday
- Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible (can be discussed at interview)Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) is a leader in the provision of independent rail technical expertise, working with organisations in the rail sector nationally and internationally including government, rail infrastructure maintainers, rolling stock companies, train operators and equipment manufacturers. We uniquely can apply more than 50 years of experience to provide engineering services, training services, and digital services to our customers in the rail industry both in the UK and abroad.
At Serco Rail Technical Services, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to support in the growth of the technical consultancy team in a wide range of rolling stock consultancy projects, whilst acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to grow within our business. As part of this role the successful candidate will undertake an integrated BEng degree level 6 apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University in Railway Engineering.
What you’ll do in the role
- Develop an understanding of railway system engineering
- Complete a Level 6 engineering apprenticeship
- Assist in on-site condition assessments of rolling stock and associated components, as well as the completion of failure, optimisation investigations and the production of rolling stock, on track plant and on track machine standards compliance reviews.
- Attend any training courses deemed necessary by the team lead
- Represent Serco RTS during placements within partner supplier and customer premises
- Support business development initiatives globally by assisting on bids and proposals, ensuring Serco remain competitive and securing further work
- Interface with domain specialists and other disciplines within Serco, including testing, training, operations, and engineering teams, to ensure cohesive project delivery
- Support the Technical consultancy engineers in all delegated responsibilities
What you’ll need to do the role
- A level at grades BBC or higher, including one in maths and Science, level 3 BTEC engineering grade DMM, T level engineering and manufacturing grade merit or level 3 engineering apprenticeship
- Numerate, accurate with a good level of literacy
- A keen interest in mechanical engineering
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or on your own as required
- A keen desire to learn
- Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
- You will need to be 18+ and it’s desirable that you hold a driving license
What we offer
- Benefits; Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment
- Full training and support provided
- A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team
- A solid grounding for a career in railway consultancy
- Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more
Location: Derby, DE24 8AN
Apprentice Course: 3 years
Apprentice Qualification: Level 6 Engineering
Working Hours/Pattern: Nominally Monday
- Friday 9am to 5pm, flexible (can be discussed at interview)Salary: £22,000 to £25,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Serco Rail Technical Services (SRTS) is a leader in the provision of independent rail technical expertise, working with organisations in the rail sector nationally and internationally including government, rail infrastructure maintainers, rolling stock companies, train operators and equipment manufacturers. We uniquely can apply more than 50 years of experience to provide engineering services, training services, and digital services to our customers in the rail industry both in the UK and abroad.
At Serco Rail Technical Services, we're recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Engineer to support in the growth of the technical consultancy team in a wide range of rolling stock consultancy projects, whilst acquiring the necessary knowledge, skills and qualifications to grow within our business. As part of this role the successful candidate will undertake an integrated BEng degree level 6 apprenticeship at Sheffield Hallam University in Railway Engineering.
What you’ll do in the role
- Develop an understanding of railway system engineering
- Complete a Level 6 engineering apprenticeship
- Assist in on-site condition assessments of rolling stock and associated components, as well as the completion of failure, optimisation investigations and the production of rolling stock, on track plant and on track machine standards compliance reviews.
- Attend any training courses deemed necessary by the team lead
- Represent Serco RTS during placements within partner supplier and customer premises
- Support business development initiatives globally by assisting on bids and proposals, ensuring Serco remain competitive and securing further work
- Interface with domain specialists and other disciplines within Serco, including testing, training, operations, and engineering teams, to ensure cohesive project delivery
- Support the Technical consultancy engineers in all delegated responsibilities
What you’ll need to do the role
- A level at grades BBC or higher, including one in maths and Science, level 3 BTEC engineering grade DMM, T level engineering and manufacturing grade merit or level 3 engineering apprenticeship
- Numerate, accurate with a good level of literacy
- A keen interest in mechanical engineering
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or on your own as required
- A keen desire to learn
- Excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
- You will need to be 18+ and it’s desirable that you hold a driving license
What we offer
- Benefits; Onsite learning is paid and completely transferable
- Pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave
- Health & Wellbeing Benefits
- Opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment
- Full training and support provided
- A chance to work with a supportive and experienced team
- A solid grounding for a career in railway consultancy
- Serco discounts which include cinema, online shopping discounts, leisure centre memberships, and much more
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