Siemens Mobility’s apprenticeship programme has welcomed 25 new individuals across the UK and Ireland. This latest intake contributes to the 175 apprentices currently on programme, building on the 150 who are already enrolled on different apprenticeship programmes.
This commitment to developing talent is well-demonstrated at its Goole Rail Village, where 35 of these individuals are situated, and apprentices are actively engaged in assembling Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London, thereby directly supporting Siemens Mobility’s investment in UK rail industry skills.
Mark Speed, general manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, said: “We’re committed to creating a powerful pipeline of talent and a lasting legacy of skills for our business and the wider industry. That’s why we have brought on board apprentices from the early days of the Goole project and continue to do so. This latest intake at Goole further contributes to our ongoing investment in developing young talent to help shape the future of the UK rail industry.
“Apprentices in our earlier cohorts are already making a significant impact in their teams, here at Goole and elsewhere in the business, and it’s fantastic to see their development and progress since joining us. We’re excited to support our newest recruits as they begin their journey, and we can’t wait to see what they all go on to achieve.”
Eighty percent of these trains will be assembled in Goole, where Siemens also intends to assemble future battery bi-mode train orders for the UK. Goole Rail Village represents a significant investment of up to £240 million, creating up to 1,000 new jobs in the East Riding of Yorkshire, along with around 1,700 supply chain job opportunities.
Apprentices will gain invaluable experience in diverse roles such as Mechanical Fitter, Engineering Fitter, Maintenance Support, Manufacturing Technician, and Warehouse Management, all while combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge from York College.
Siemens Mobility took on board the first cohort of apprentices in Goole in 2020, during the early stages of the Rail Village development. The majority of the first intake of 12 apprentices have progressed onto permanent roles within the business and are forging exciting careers with Siemens Mobility, at Goole and other locations.
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