About Network Rail
Network Rail is dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you are part of a team that matters to millions. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.
Benefits
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered
- Generous annual leave up to 28 days plus statutory days (role dependent), with an option to buy/sell days
- Discounts at selected stations with your Network Rail pass
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 75% off leisure train tickets for you and your dependents (subject to T&Cs)
- Interest‑free travel loan for train and car park season tickets
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact
Vacancy Details
- Duration: Permanent
- Location: Weston Super Mare, Red Lodge (full‑time, flexible working patterns considered)
- Band & Salary: Band 8, £24,500
- Start date: September 2026
- Training provider: University Centre Weston
About the Role
The apprenticeship provides a blend of academic learning and practical engineering experience. You will develop skills in mechanical design, modelling and analysis; materials, manufacturing, structural and stress principles; testing, validation and investigation of mechanical components; thermofluid systems and engineering management; reliability, performance and lifecycle assessment; and multidisciplinary problem‑solving alongside electrical, electronic and systems engineers. In TDT and the wider Engineering Services organisation you will contribute to real engineering projects that support the development and improvement of mechanical systems used across the UK rail network.
What You’ll Gain
- A fully funded BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing from University Centre Weston
- Extensive hands‑on engineering experience in real operational settings
- Travel and accommodation covered when attending university study blocks
- Professional development aligned to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) standards
- Coaching and support from experienced engineers, mentors and leaders
- A solid foundation for long‑term progression into specialist or senior engineering roles
- After completing the programme, you can apply for roles such as Mechanical Design Engineer within the Technology Development Team and progress into specialist, senior or leadership engineering roles across Network Rail
Your Experience and Skills
- Enjoy understanding how things work and solving practical problems
- Have a genuine interest in mechanical engineering and hands‑on technical work
- Like working as part of a team and learning from others
- Are motivated, curious, committed and willing to take responsibility
- Want to make a real impact on the reliability and safety of national infrastructure
Essential Criteria
- A Level Qualification in BBC including Mathematics plus Physics, Physical Science, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Technology or other science or technology subject
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology‑based subject (including a pass in Mathematics and two other science or technology‑based modules)
- Merit overall from a T-level qualification – this must include a B in Core and can be from any engineering‑specific T-level
- A combination of qualifications which must include mathematics or a mathematics‑based subject and may include L3 Apprenticeship, AS levels, EPQ and general studies
- Access to HE Diploma with at least 15 Level 3 credits at merit grade or above, in a Maths or Engineering programme including mathematics
Closing Date
7th July 2026. Applications must be submitted before this date.
Next Steps
Interviews will be held W/C 13th July depending on business requirements. All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail; applicants should be able to demonstrate awareness of our Safety Vision.
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