L3 Rail engineering technician Apprenticeship
AMARO SIGNALLING LIMITED
Maidstone (ME17 1WR)
Closes on Friday 3 July 2026
Posted on 18 May 2026
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Summary
We are a rail company seeking to employ signalling apprentices starting in September 2026.
With exceptional rates of pay and career progression opportunities on offer.
- Wage
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£28,000 a year
- Training course
- Rail engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, with some weekends. Shifts varying but include nights.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 6 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Rail Engineering Technicians provide technical support to ail engineers. Apprentices will undertake the core learning and
specialise in signalling, expect to be training and working on-site with practical equipment.
Those working within the occupation of rail engineering are responsible for the safe construction, installation, maintenance and renewal of the railway to provide a safe and reliable railway for customers. The rail industry has a high level of safety-critical work activities requiring a disciplined and responsible approach.
Where you'll work
Unit A8, L O C 8 Business Park
Ashford Road, Hollingbourne
Maidstone
ME17 1WR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ELEV8 TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
Blended approach to delivery which could include webinars, face-to-face and online learning to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard.
Long working shifts, including nights and some weekends.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Honest
- Reliable
- Hard working
Other requirements
- Full driving licence
- Within commutable distance of Maidstone
About this employer
We are a Network Rail Principal Contractor and partner of choice for some of the biggest names in rail, we deliver integrated signalling, power, and telecoms solutions throughout the UK and Ireland, providing safe, sustainable, and cost-effective engineering services that consistently exceed expectations.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment as a qualified technician in signalling, with strong prospects to progress into senior technical, supervisory, or project management roles. Apprentices often gain Level 3 Diplomas, allowing them to advance to higher-level apprenticeships
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ELEV8 TRAINING LIMITED
Brianna Cain
Brianna@elev8training.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030544.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 3 July 2026