Apprentice - Rail Engineering Fitter: L3 - (Derby), 2025

Alstom; Derby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom seeks a Service Staff Apprentice in Derby to gain practical engineering experience while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. The role includes working on mechanical and electrical modifications across the rail sector, with support and mentorship throughout the apprenticeship. This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth within a leading global engineering company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths, Science.
• Good mechanical/electrical ability.
• Self-motivated with commitment to apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Mechanical and Electrical Modifications on Existing Rolling Stock.
• Perform Electrical Testing and Verification.
• Complete New Mechanical and Electrical Installations.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Electrical ability

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science at Grades 5-9

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22.06.2025

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Appointment Basis:Fixed Term

Application Deadline: 14th March 2025

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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.

Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.

Furthermore, having been selected as part of a joint venture to design, build and maintain the HS2 rolling stock, we have also been shortlisted for the corresponding signalling contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be workingalongside qualified and experienced staff.We have a well-established and long-term apprenticeship programme through which we offer strong continuous development opportunities, together with significant levels of support, mentoring and coaching.

Alstom deliver major railway projects across the globe and have recently been vital in the delivery of Crossrail, and HS2 (enabling projects) in the UK. In addition, we have been awarded by Network Rail, two significant major signalling frameworks and you will be part of the team that will be delivering Contracts awarded under those Frameworks.

Joining us means becoming a vital part of a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 80,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

The Opportunity

As a Service Staff Apprentice with Alstom you will gain solid practical experience across a range of disciplines. Throughout the 3 year apprenticeship, you will be working towards completing a Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification. You will combine the academic college studies with real life work based experience across our organisation.

You will attend Derby College on block release to complete the academic side of the course whilst getting hands on experience and learning from the company.

Key Duties:

• Carry out Mechanical and Electrical Modifications on Existing Rolling Stock Carry out Assembling,
• Validating and Verifying of Components
• Carry out Electrical Testing and Verification
• Carry out Riveting, Bonding, Sealing, Torque Tightening, Crimping
• Carry out New Mechanical and Electrical Installations on Existing Rolling Stock
• Carry out Product Sale Preparation Carry out Vehicle Movements Understand and Execute EHS and Quality Requirements

Requirements of the role:

• You must hold (or be predicted to hold) a minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English, Maths and Science at Grades 5-9
• Good mechanical/electrical ability combined with understanding the importance of precision and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate their commitment to achieivng the apprenticeship award
• Be able to act as a member of a multi-disciplined team (with felxibility around team roles), and also able to work on your own intiative where required.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.