Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK. As a team, we manage the full project life cycle, including design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance support across all signalling technologies, equipment, and systems. We also offer design, supply, install, and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider or as part of a multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. Additionally, we provide these capabilities for station information and security systems.
We are currently working on several contracts, including the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue), and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for ETCS provision.
Signalling Apprentice - Install & Test
To support the development of our Railway Signalling business, VolkerRail is recruiting for apprentices to undertake Level 3 'Trailblazer' apprenticeships based at our Tonbridge depot, with travel required. The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and includes:
* Training in Railway Signalling Competence and Knowledge
* Work experience across all Signalling Engineering disciplines
* Opportunities to work with innovative technology
* Collaboration with skilled engineers on high-profile rail projects
During your apprenticeship, you will gain experience in:
* Design: Working with design teams on safety-critical signalling systems
* Installation: Working trackside on signalling system construction
* Testing and commissioning: Ensuring systems perform as designed
* Project Engineering: Ensuring safety, standards, and customer requirements are met
* Project Management: Overseeing project delivery from design to handback
Successful completion often leads to roles as Junior Engineers, with opportunities for further qualifications and career progression into project management and engineering roles.
Applicants should have strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, a diligent approach, and a valid driving license. Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and bank holidays, and stay in hotels is essential. Candidates must be aged 18 or over by 1st October 2025, with no upper age limit.
Minimum requirements include 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A*-C/9-5 in Maths, English, and Science, and an interest in engineering and problem-solving.
VolkerRail is part of VolkerWessels UK, committed to diversity, safety, and employee wellbeing. We offer competitive salaries starting at £22,000 in Year 1, increasing annually, along with benefits such as pension, life assurance, cycle schemes, discounts, training, and family policies.
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