Siemens Mobility has expanded its apprenticeship program by welcoming 25 new individuals from across the UK and Ireland. This intake adds to the existing 175 apprentices and 150 enrolled in different apprenticeship programs. The new apprentices will be based at the company’s Goole Rail Village, where 35 apprentices are already working on assembling trains for Transport for London’s Piccadilly line.
The Goole Rail Village is a significant project for Siemens, with 80% of the new Piccadilly line trains being assembled on-site. The company aims to create up to 1,000 new jobs in the East Riding of Yorkshire and provide roughly 1,700 supply chain job opportunities. Apprentices at the site will have the opportunity to gain experience in various roles, including Mechanical Fitter, Engineering Fitter, Maintenance Support, Manufacturing Technician, and Warehouse Management.
Mark Speed, General Manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, emphasized the company’s commitment to creating a pipeline of talent and a lasting legacy of skills for the business and the wider industry. He noted that apprentices from earlier cohorts are already making a significant impact in their teams and expressed excitement to support the new recruits as they begin their journey.
One of the new apprentices, 16-year-old Maisie Eastwood, was attracted to Siemens by the opportunity to work on London Underground trains. She finds it exciting to be part of a project that will benefit thousands of people every day. Eastwood, who is from Goole, appreciates the support she has received as a female in a male-dominated industry and is inspired by the women in senior positions at Siemens.
Siemens has been taking on apprentices at Goole since 2020, with the majority of the first batch progressing to permanent roles within the business. The company’s investment in developing young talent is expected to shape the future of the UK rail industry. With its Goole Rail Village, Siemens is not only creating jobs and opportunities but also contributing to the growth and development of the local community.