Level 3 Rail Apprenticeship THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED
As a Thales Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) Rail Apprentice you will follow a three-year programme completing work placements across a variety of disciplines within telecommunications. You will attend academic and professional training where you will continue to enhance your railway education.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Mar 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£23,062.54
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Working week
This apprenticeship will see you work shift work, predominantly nights, across a number of London Underground sites. Your external training will be on day shift. Our working week is 37 hours. Night shift runs Sun-Thur. Day shift runs Mon-Fri.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
16 Sep 2024
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Date posted
26 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000201211
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Positions
8 available
What you will do in your working day
- Network management and tasking
- Reactive and preventative maintenance
- Installation and commissioning across a wide range of Thales products, projects and services
- Working in our Service Centre
- Monitoring Quality by working alongside the Field Surveillance Management team
- Spending time with our Telecoms Network Design Team
- Understanding the commerciality of your role by working with the Business Development Team
The training you will be getting
As a Rail apprentice you will be working in London and studying towards a Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship. Through our Level 3 apprenticeship, you will develop your understanding of rail engineering from the ground up with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry.
The programme will be delivered in partnership with our training provider, Escalla, via a block release delivery model. Delivered at the Escalla training facility at Angel Islington, you will have approximately 5 study weeks over the first 12 months on programme. At the end of the apprenticeship you will go through an End Point Assessment to ensure occupational competence prior to progressing your career with Thales.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
The next steps after this apprenticeship would likely be a Telecomms Engineer, Railway Engineer, Telecomms Design Engineer, Installation Engineer.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED

About disability confident
Address
4 THOMAS MORE SQUARE
LONDON
E1W 1YW
Contact
David Hiford
Training
Training provider
ESCALLA TS LTD
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Apprenticeship standard
Information communications technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Applications are recieved through our HRIS - Workday. Applications close on 12th January 2024. You will then go through the selection process including an initial assessment, a video interview and an Assessment Centre.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Mar 2024