Advanced Apprentice - Electrification E&P (Electrician) - Level 3

About the Role

Siemens Mobility Rail Electrification powers electric trains, trams, and metros worldwide by designing, installing, and maintaining all the necessary equipment, like substations and overhead lines. Their work ensures these vehicles get the electricity they need to run safely and efficiently, supporting modern electric transport and helping to reduce its environmental impact.

This role is based in the Electrification and Plant (E&P) Team. This team designs, builds and commissions the electrical infrastructure required to keep the railway running from the power supplies for the signalling system to the EV chargers in the station car park. The E&P team is on the front line of keeping trains running right across the UK.

Apprenticeship Details

• Level: LEVEL 3, Installation and Maintenance apprenticeship standard
• Duration: 54 months including Apprenticeship Assessment
• Delivery model: Block release in person
• Expected provider: York College
• Apprenticeship start date: Friday 13 August 2027
• Qualification standard: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0152-v1-2

Location and Travel

The role is site based out of York or Birmingham offices. You will be expected to be available to travel nationwide at short notice to work on various projects (all travel expenses covered).

What You'll Do

• Always turn up keen to learn and apply yourself
• Be motivated to always perform at your best in a variety of scenarios
• Apply the knowledge you have gained through your education and experience to challenging situations to get the best outcome for the customer

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Candidates must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C in GCSE English, Science and Maths
• A driving licence covering CAT B vehicles or larger
• Must be 18 years of age or older by the apprenticeship start date (Friday 13 August 2027)
• Meet the role's required colour vision standard, which will be assessed as part of the pre-employment medical
• Ability to work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions

Salary and Benefits

Starting Salary: £16,000 plus Benefits

Your Development

Combining hands-on experience with structured development, you'll benefit from:

• Technical training
• Apprenticeship development days
• Mentoring from experienced staff
• Collaboration with other apprentices across the business
• Opportunity to present your achievements
• Delivery of a Business Impact Project by proposing a change to a business process
• Alignment 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

Application Requirements

• As part of our recruitment process, all applicants for apprenticeship positions will be required to provide proof of qualifications achieved, as well as any qualifications in progress, prior to any job offer being made
• Applicants must have the legal, unrestricted right to work in the UK and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. We cannot consider applicants on Student, Graduate or other visas that would require sponsorship in the future to continue employment
• All information submitted must be your own, accurately reflect your skills and experience, and remain authentic to you

Important Information

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.

Please note, due to the nature of this role and the extensive travel requirements associated with this apprenticeship, we can only accept applications from candidates who will be 18 years of age or older by the apprenticeship start date of Friday 13 August 2027. Applicants must also hold a full driving licence covering Category B vehicles or larger by the start date. Unfortunately, candidates who do not meet both of these requirements will not be eligible to apply.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter, who will be happy to support you.

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Job ID: 524859

Posted: 30-Oct-2026

Organization: Mobility

Field of work: Internal Services

Company: Siemens Mobility Limited

Job type: Full-time

Work mode: Office/Site only

Employment type: Permanent

Location: York, United Kingdom