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Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprentice at Network Rail

In TDT and the wider Engineering Services organisation, you’ll contribute to real engineering projects that support the development and improvement of mechanical systems used across the UK rail network.

Your duties will include: 

  • Support the design, development and improvement of mechanical systems used across the UK rail network.
  • Assist with mechanical design activities, including modelling, analysis and engineering calculations.
  • Apply materials, manufacturing, structural and stress engineering principles to real-world projects.
  • Participate in the testing, validation and investigation of mechanical components and systems.
  • Support the analysis and development of thermofluid systems and related engineering solutions.
  • Contribute to reliability, performance and lifecycle assessments to help optimise asset performance.
  • Assist in identifying, investigating and solving engineering problems using a structured approach.
  • Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, electronic and systems engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
  • Support engineering project delivery through effective planning, documentation and communication.
  • Contribute to engineering activities within the Technology Development Team and wider Engineering

Network Rail

Engineering is at the heart of keeping Britain moving. As a Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprentice, you’ll play a hands‑on role in understanding, improving and supporting the mechanical systems that power our railway infrastructure. You’ll earn a fully funded degree, gain real industry experience, and build a career that makes a national impact.

  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Standard
  • Attendance at University Centre Weston.  Schedule will vary over the course of the apprenticeship
  • Hands-on engineering experience 

We strive to develop and retain exceptional engineering talent. After completing the programme, you can apply for roles such as Mechanical Design Engineer within the Technology Development Team. Long-term, this apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for progression into specialist, senior or leadership engineering roles across Network Rail.

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: English or equivalent
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: GCSE
  • Subject: Maths or equivalent
  • Grade: 4/C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Computer Science (or equivalent diploma)
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Engineering (or equivalent diploma)
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Maths (or equivalent diploma)
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Essential
  • Qualification Type: A Level
  • Subject: Physics (or equivalent)
  • Grade: C or above

  • Weighting: Desired
  • Qualification Type: T Level
  • Subject: Engineering (or related)
  • Grade: Merit or above

  • Weighting: Desired
  • Qualification Type: Access to HE Diploma
  • Subject: Maths or Engineering
  • Grade: Merit or above
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Interest in Mechanical Eng.
  • Motivated to learn

£24,500 a year

Weston Super Mare, BS24 7TN

Degree Level Apprenticeship

Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day. Exact times will be determined on appointment.

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Engineering and manufacturing

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