Rail Engineering Technician - Level 3 Apprentice - Manchester
ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED
M12 4HR (M12 4HR)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 30 January 2026)
Posted on 8 January 2026
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Summary
The manufacturing activity undertaken in the facility includes the modernisation of trains, repair of electronic equipment and the repair and overhaul of traction equipment. The site is currently undertaking several prestige projects for train companies you will be familiar with.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Rail engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08.00am - 4.00pm.
This role will include some shifts on a scheduled basis.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- Operate at an appropriate level carrying out designated tasks within the team assigned.
- Participate in company initiatives, in particular to be engaged in
- Continuous Improvement activity targeted at all aspects of Alstom performance.
- Participate in STEM & other Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
- Conduct oneself at all times in a manner that reflects positively on Alstom
- To comply with Alstom Procedures and the Code of Ethics
- You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments in order to gain the skills, and competence to complete the Standard requirements. In addition, you will attend education both part time and on block release to achieve the Knowledge, Behaviours and, Competencies as required by the apprenticeship. Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected
- Carry out D.P.P duties
- Become trained and competent in carrying out daily and safety exams
- Assist with fuelling and system top up
- Carry out general site duties, e.g.: Line of Routes
- Provide technical support to the site teams in the provision of primary fault-finding/reporting
- Provide basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
- Gritting of walkways in severe weather conditions and/or exceptional circumstances
- Carry out site cleaning/general housekeeping
- Be responsible for managing the 5 S standards across the depot
- Driving company vehicles if certified
- Carry out cleaning by exception
- Learn and proficiently use relevant Alstom IT systems e.g. Alista, SAP and SES input and iForm
- Crane driving and lifting equipment and training as required
- Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment
- Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Provide secondary fault finding
- Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility
- Carry out Testing & Re-commissioning activities in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures
- Assist in component change outs and failure reporting for central systems support and reliability growth teams
- Investigate technical problems
- Functionally test systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the site quality and safety procedures
- Assist in the testing and repair of equipment identified as faulty and removed from trains
- Ensure work is performed in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant Alstom Procedures
- Site or fleet specific requirements: to be Authorised person where required, Operator, Workshop repairs, Hotel standards tasks
Where you'll work
Kirkmanshulme Lane
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4HR
M12 4HR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
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Training schedule
- You will complete the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, which will include a knowledge and a competency qualification
- You will complete mandatory training
- You will receive role-specific training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.
http://www.alstom.com (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Subject to business needs, we would expect to put you in your first role on successful completion of your apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004326.
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Closes in 17 days (Friday 30 January 2026)
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