Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineer Apprenticeship – Electrification & Plant

Network Rail Limited

York (YO24 4EH)

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 10 April 2025)

Posted on 28 February 2025

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Summary

Our Rail and Rail Systems Engineer Apprenticeship will see you achieving a degree without the fees. Through studying and on the job training, you’ll widen your skill set and gain all the experience you need to become a fully skilled professional.

Wage

£24,500 a year

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The Salary will increase with completion of each year

Training course
Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
You may be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and night shifts. Shifts and days to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

5

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

  • A Level 6 apprenticeship in rail and rail systems equips you for a career in the engineering design, installation, operation, and maintenance of essential railway systems.
  • You’ll join the Electrification & Plant LV team, focusing on signalling power, points heating, trackside equipment supplies, earthing and bonding, level crossing power supplies, and trackside lighting. Your projects will span from feasibility studies and early optioneering to detailed design. Additionally, you’ll assist with emergency designs to address any low voltage electrical faults on the railway.
  • Your role will involve surveying trackside assets and monitoring live equipment up to 1000V. All necessary training and personal protective equipment will be provided.
  • This apprenticeship offers a blend of academic learning and hands-on experience, preparing you for a dynamic and evolving industry.

Where you’ll work

York
YO24 4EH

Training

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

College or training organisation

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Your training course

Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents
  • Ensure the control, within own area of responsibility, of major accident hazards, health & safety, to statutory, mandatory and environmental standards.
  • Ensure that targets are met and maintained, within own area of responsibility, whilst complying with defined company procedures and legislative requirements
  • Prepare for and perform process/plant engineering tasks using the appropriate techniques, procedures and methods
  • Support the evaluation, submission, planning, installation and commissioning of capital, maintenance and revenue projects to improve process performance
  • Work autonomously to analyse, interpret and evaluate engineering data, presenting the results and problem solving approach clearly and concisely in written and oral form, using technology where appropriate to assist with and evaluate activies
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques and support existing manufacturing principles to drive effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Manage and/or support the introduction of new technologies and practices
  • Use creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions, innovate, make new proposals and build on existing ideas.
  • Plan and prioritise process/plant tasks using project planning tools, review and evaluate progress against objectives and investigate alternative scenarios

Your training plan

  • L6 Science industry process and plant engineer (degree) Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Any subject (grade 9-4)
  • English Language (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-5)
  • Science (grade 9-4)

A Level in:

  • Maths and/or Physical Sciences (grade 120 UCAS points)

Other in:

  • Rail apprenticeship (grade L3)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Apprenticeship will involve working outdoors, in all weathers and occasionally at night

About this company

Network Rail’s role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Network Rail’s role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity.

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After this apprenticeship

  • A E&P LV apprenticeship offers a comprehensive learning experience that equips participants with a wide range of valuable skills and knowledge. You’ll gain a deep understanding of designing electrical systems, focusing on low voltage applications. This includes learning about the components, systems, and standards used in the industry.

  • Overall, this apprenticeship will provide you with a robust foundation in electrical engineering, preparing you for a successful career on the railway. You’ll emerge with both the technical expertise and the soft skills needed to thrive in a dynamic and challenging industry.

  • This qualification will support your membership into a professional body such as the IET where you will ultimately aim to become a Chartered Engineer.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306720.

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Closes in 10 days (Thursday 10 April 2025)

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