Siemens Mobility grows apprentice intake at Goole Rail Village

Siemens Mobility has welcomed a new group of apprentices to its Goole Rail Village, taking the number of entry-level trainees at the site to more than 35.

The national rail and mobility provider currently supports 175 apprentices across the UK and Ireland, with the latest intake forming part of a wider group of 25 new starters this year. 

Apprenticeships span Levels 3 to 6 across more than 20 locations, covering roles in engineering, manufacturing and operations.

Level 3 apprentice mechanical fitter Rhys Penistone, 17, who is following his father into Siemens Mobility, said: “I’ve always learned best by getting hands on and doing practical work, so I think an apprenticeship offers a good balance. 

“It enables me to learn on the job while studying at college. 

“My Dad has been a big inspiration for me. 

“I’ve been interested in mechanics from a young age and grew up helping Dad to fix things such as motorbikes and go carts, so I knew I wanted to pursue a career in this area. 

“Dad spoke really highly of Siemens Mobility so I knew it was a good company to work for. 

“The atmosphere is really friendly and welcoming and everyone is so knowledgeable and helpful. 

“I’ve already learned so much.” 

At Goole, apprentices are already working on the assembly of Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London, playing a direct role in Siemens Mobility’s long-term investment in UK rail skills. 

Around 80 per cent of these trains will be assembled at the East Yorkshire site, which is also earmarked for future battery bi-mode train builds.

Level 3 engineering fitter apprentice Maisie Eastwood, 16, from Goole, added: “The main thing that attracted me to Siemens was the opportunity to work on London Underground trains. 

“The idea of helping to build something which thousands of people will benefit from every day is so exciting. 

“Being from Goole, it’s amazing to now have Siemens on my doorstep. 

“It’s crazy to think this small town that not many people have heard about is playing such a big part in the transport network!

“Although I’m a female in an industry which is still quite male-dominated, I don’t feel like I’ve ever been treated differently. 

“Everyone has been really supportive. 

“One of my supervisors is a woman and I love seeing her briefing and leading the team – it’s

really inspiring having so many women in senior positions at Siemens to look up to.” 

The Goole Rail Village represents an investment of up to £240 million and is expected to create up to 1000 direct jobs, alongside around 1700 supply chain roles. 

Since taking on its first apprentices in 2020, the majority of the initial cohort has progressed into permanent roles within Siemens Mobility.

Mark Speed, general manager at Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village, added: “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.”

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