Level 6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering Apprenticeship – Rail for Future
Network Rail Limited
Derby, DE24 8UP
Closes on Thursday 10 April 2025
Posted on 13 February 2025
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Summary
Our 3.5 year, cross-industry, L6 Rail & Rail Systems Engineering apprenticeship will see you achieve a BEng (Hons) degree in Railway Engineering without the associated fees.
- Wage
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£24,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The Salary will increase with completion of each year
- Training course
- Rail engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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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
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 1 October
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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5
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
Earn while you learn by being a part of our ‘Rail for Future’ programme and engaging in a diverse range of engineering placements throughout Network Rail and supply chain partners.
Where you’ll work
Derby
DE24 8UP
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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Your training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
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/Science (grade A - C)
BTEC in:
- Engineering (grade DMM)
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.
https://www.earlycareers.networkrail.co.uk/programme/apprenticeships/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Many of our apprentices go on to hold senior positions within Network Rail, taking on roles such as Programme Managers, Principal Engineers and Maintenance Delivery Managers.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303578.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 10 April 2025
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