Rail Engineering Technician/Fitter Apprentice Level 3 Crewe ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

Your day-to-day activities will involve learning about and supporting operational activities around overhaul and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs, HVAC units and Construction of new build bogies for HS2.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,480.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    39 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    22 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246175

  • Positions

    8 available

What you will do in your working day

  • You will work as part of a multifunctional team
  • You will support all operational activities
  • You will be involved in the overhaual and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs and HVAC units
  • You will also be involved in the construction of the new build bogies for HS2

The training you will be getting

  • You will will attend College on a block release basis
  • You will complete the Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Knowledge
  • You will complete the Level 3 Competency in Rail Engineering
  • As part of the Apprenticeship you will complete company mandatory training and role specific

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • On completion you will be expected to undertake various processes on the repair and overhaul of traction and rollings tock as a manufacturing team member

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 Subjects including Maths, English & Science (Grade 5 to 9) Essential

About the employer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be working alongside qualified and experienced staff. Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.

Employer

ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

Address

West Street

Crewe

CW1 3JB

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Training

Training provider

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

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

Rail engineering 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

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: today