Apprentice - Manufacturing; Level 4

Duration
: 24 Months + End Point Assessment

Closing date
: 31st December 2026 - Please note, we may close this advert earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

At Siemens Mobility, we're developing innovative transport solutions that are transforming the future of rail and making travel more sustainable. Start your career at the heart of that journey!

Embark on your journey with us, combining hands‑on experience with structured development. Through technical training, apprenticeship development days and mentoring, you’ll built your skills working on meaningful projects. You’ll collaborate with other apprentices across the business, present your achievements and deliver an Apprentice Excellence Project by proposing a change to a business process. You’ll be aligned to a role in the business from day one, giving you clear focus for your development throughout the programme and a permanent role to move into upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice, you will be working towards the achievement of an apprenticeship standard, with defined knowledge, skills and behavior criteria that will be developed throughout your programme with us and your training provider.

This role will align to the LEVEL 4, Process Leader apprenticeship standard.

The anticipated delivery model is virtual day release, with an estimated apprenticeship duration of 24 months. The expected provider for this programme is Qualitrain.

Siemens Mobility is a global market leader in Rail Infrastructure, shaping the future of transportation through cutting‑edge technology, digital innovation, and sustainable engineering. As part of our Rail Infrastructure business, you’ll join a team that is transforming how people and goods move, making rail travel safer, smarter, greener, and more efficient.

The role will be based in the Chippenham manufacturing facility reporting to the production manager.

As a Level 4 Manufacturing Apprentice, you will play a key role in our safety‑critical production. This apprenticeship will involve precision hands‑on electronics, electrical and mechanical assembly, test and inspection as well as gaining an understanding of operational leadership. You will be involved in the day‑to‑day operations, lead team activities, and play a key role in ensuring direct production operations deliver against core safety, quality, and delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Given the safety‑critical nature of railway signalling, accuracy and adherence to standards are central to this role.

• Production & Assembly: Execute and oversee the assembly, wiring, and integration of complex railway signalling assets (e.g., interlocking systems, track circuits, point machines, and lineside equipment).
• KPI Management: Track, report, and drive performance against critical manufacturing targets, including focusing on Right First Time (RFT) quality rates, TAKT time, and production schedule adherence.
• Safety & Compliance: Embrace our uncompromising health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring all products comply with rail industry regulations (e.g., Network Rail standards, or equivalent) and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Support functional testing and inspection of signalling components, identifying and troubleshooting technical faults or component deviations.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilise Lean Manufacturing tools to eliminate waste, improve workplace organization (5S), and minimize production cycle times without compromising product…