Siemens Mobility has recently welcomed 24 young individuals into apprenticeship and graduate roles at its Goole Rail Village, marking a significant step in developing future talent for the UK’s rail industry.
This new cohort includes 22 apprentices, the highest number recruited by Siemens Mobility at a single site in the UK within a year. The apprentices, aged between 16 and 26, have all commenced their roles simultaneously, spread across various teams such as Manufacturing, Logistics and Warehousing, Quality, Commissioning, Components, Materials Control, Operations, and Commercial.
The majority of these new starters hail from the Goole area, with the rest coming from the broader Yorkshire region. This recruitment drive underscores Siemens Mobility’s commitment to nurturing a new generation of skilled professionals and establishing Goole as a centre of excellence in the rail industry.
Mark Speed, General Manager at Siemens Mobility Goole, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We’re excited to welcome all these new recruits to our growing team in Goole. Bringing on board so many talented young people demonstrates our commitment to creating new opportunities to join the UK rail industry and help to shape its future. These new team members represent a major investment in creating a powerful pipeline of talent and a lasting legacy of skills for our business and the wider industry.”
The new recruits include individuals like Liv Ross, a 16-year-old from Rawcliffe Bridge, who is starting a Level 3 Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship. She shared, “Engineering is still very male dominated, but I had a female engineering teacher at school who really inspired me to pursue a career in this field. I didn’t like the idea of going to college and sitting in a classroom all day. Getting hands-on experience through an apprenticeship was much more appealing to me. It already feels like I’m part of a great community. Everyone has made me feel welcome and we’re all here to help each other.”
Similarly, Tristan Masterman, 18, from Selby, who is embarking on a Level 4 Manufacturing Fitter Apprenticeship, echoed these sentiments, saying, “I knew I wanted to pursue a career in engineering and, after researching university courses and attending a number of open days, I realised I wouldn’t get the valuable hands-on experience I wanted at uni. I decided that doing an apprenticeship would be the best route for me, as I could learn on the job from professionals who are already working in the industry, while getting paid at the same time. It feels amazing to be part of such an important project, building trains for the London Underground, which will provide a vital service to the public. I’ve always wanted to do a job where I make a positive impact and I already know I’ll be able to do that in this role.”
Siemens Mobility’s investment in young talent at Goole Rail Village highlights its dedication to building a skilled workforce capable of shaping the future of the UK’s rail industry. With continued emphasis on training and development, the company aims to leave a lasting legacy within the sector.