Annual wage £12,979.20 to £23,200.32 Salary will be dependent on experience. Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed Total hours per week: 39.0 Expected duration 5 Years Possible start date 01 Sep 2024 Date posted 15 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Degree Level 6 (Degree with honours) Reference number VAC1000244327 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Under direction, assist to provide technical support to the engineering team. Assist in the preparation and/or checking of design calculations. Assist in ensuring that all project related engineering tasks / activities are robustly planned in accordance with timescale and budget constraints. Maintain compliance with client standards, specifications, CDM and relevant Health and Safety legislation including ensuring that accurate ‘as built’ drawings and health and safety file information is produced as appropriate and returned to customer via the approved means / processes. Assist with the preparation of reports and documents in line with the business document control process and procedure. Outline cost estimates. Support specific business objectives, as required. The training you will be getting You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on block release for a total of 36 days per year The degree award is BEng (Hons) Railway Engineering Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship The employer is ready to invest in the development of the successful candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. It is a long-term career opportunity. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working Qualifications A Level or equivalent Maths, Science or Engineering (Grade BBC / Distinction Merit Merit) Essential Things to consider SHU Progress provides support for applicants whose personal circumstances might mean that there are barriers to going to university. For more information on the scheme, including how to join, please visit the website: www.shu.ac.uk/SHUprogress