Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
You'll complete a 3-year engineering apprenticeship at Derby College alongside work on a variety of exciting projects, supporting and collaborating with experienced colleagues, and contributing to the improved safety, efficiency, and reliability of trains and railway systems both on UK and international projects.
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Closing Date: 16-06-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£22,222.20 a year
Working week
Working normal office hours for 4 days per week and attending classroom training 1 day per week. (approximately 9 - 10 hours training per week). This will follow a conventional office working pattern (i.e., no shift work / weekend work).
Expected duration
5 Years
Possible start date
01-08-2025
Date posted
02-06-2025
Apprenticeship level
Degree
Reference number
1000321861
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
As a member of our team, you will:
- Participate in a variety of projects, assisting in ensuring they
are completed on time and within budget. - Support senior colleagues in tasks such as hazard
identification and mitigation, fault analysis, technical
investigation, auditing, design evaluation, and structures
assessment work. - Gain a deep understanding of the technical and operational
aspects crucial to railway systems engineering. - Continuously develop relevant skills and knowledge with
training, seminars, and events. - Help prepare proposals for new projects.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Training will take place at Derby College once a week and within the workplace over the remaining working week.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Once candidates complete their Bachelor’s degree, they will be eligible for a Graduate Engineer position within the Risktec Team. Graduate engineers receive additional support.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Patience Flexibility
Qualifications
GCSE Maths, English, Science and 2 other subjects (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level Science, Technology or Engineering subject (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
T Level Engineering (Grade Pass) Essential
BTEC Engineering (Grade Pass) Essential
Things to consider
The nature of Risktec’s business means the candidate must be willing to travel to support project deliverables as needed.
About the employer
The M.05 team is part of the Mobility Division of TÜV Rheinland, a company set up in 1872 to support the improvement of safety in industrial and engineering workplaces. Our Railway Division is connected to projects around the world, as part of a team of 450+ experts with a key focus on supporting a safe and sustainable railway wherever we do business. Our Risktec branded team in Derby delivers consultancy projects alongside our TUV Rheinland branded independent assessment business. We share resources across the teams to maximise the opportunity for staff development and overall growth of expertise.
Employer
RISKTEC SOLUTIONS LTD
https://risktec.tuv.com/
Address
5 Mallard Way
Pride Park
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Degree
Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)
