Siemens Mobility receives 200 applications for 12 apprentice places at its new railway factory

The company has received some 200 applications for the facility’s first 12 apprentice roles and the apprentices will be the first of up to 700 employees for the pioneering rail manufacturing facility.

They will spend their first year at Selby College, developing core engineering skills, as part of a comprehensive, three-year training programme beginning in September 2020 through to joining the workforce at the Goole factory when it opens in 2023. The majority of applicants for the Level 3 Rail Technician Apprentisceship positions are from East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

A spokesperson said the college was selected due to its “outstanding track record of delivering apprenticeships, excellent facilities, focus on student welfare and health and safety, and proximity to the development site”.

Rolling Stock and Customer Services, for Siemens Mobility Limited, said: “The appointment of Selby College is another important milestone for our Goole facility and will have a key role to play in helping us create a legacy of highly-skilled engineers.

“The number and quality of applications indicates the level of interest in this incredibly exciting project. The demand for these entry-level opportunities bodes well for future recruitment for a wide range of manufacturing, engineering and associated roles as the project continues to move forward.”

Phil Sayles, Principal and Chief Executive of Selby College, added: “We’re delighted to be supporting Siemens Mobility as they deliver the most significant development in this area for decades. It’s vital that local people have the opportunity to realise their potential and take on fulfilling roles.”