Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician/Fitter: Level 3 - Crewe 2026

ALSTOM Gruppe; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking an Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician/Fitter to join their 3-year Apprenticeship Development Programme in Crewe. You will receive mentoring and coaching while engaging in maintenance and construction activities. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Math, English, and a Science. This opportunity offers a stable career, collaborative environment, and a comprehensive development package including competitive social coverage.

Benefits

Dynamic reward package

Comprehensive social coverage

Award-winning learning

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s of Grade 4-9 including Mathematics, English, and a Science.
• Passion and attitude over experience are valued.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and maintain bogies, wheelsets, and traction motors.
• Construct new build bogies for HS2.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Skills

Good mechanical/electrical ability

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Minimum 5 GCSE's of Grade 4-9

Job description

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Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician/Fitter: Level 3 - Crewe 2026

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.

Your future role

This is an opportunity to join a world‑leading engineering company through a well-established 3‑year Apprenticeship Development Programme. You will work alongside experienced professionals and receive strong support, mentoring and coaching while developing against the Apprenticeship Standard.

The programme includes placements across multiple departments to build a broad understanding of the business. Placements are planned to support your development and provide a varied, rewarding experience.

Academic college studies will be combined with real‑life work‑based experience across our organisation. Your qualification will be completed at Reaseheath College – Training will be delivered by block release. The remainder of the time is spent at work in the depot where you will have the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence whilst working towards a formal qualification.

Key Responsibilities?

• The overhaul and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs and HVAC unit
• The construction of the new build bogies for HS2
• 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
• To comply with Alstom Procedures and the Code of Ethics
• Carry out general depot duties
• Provide basic maintenance competency
• Carry out depot cleaning/general housekeeping
• Carry out Testing activities in accordance with pre‑written test procedures

What do I need to qualify for this job?

You will need (or be predicted to have): - Minimum 5 GCSE’s of Grade 4-9 - This should include Mathematics, English and a Science

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role.

• Good mechanical/electrical ability combined with understanding the importance of precision and accuracy
• Self‑motivated and able to demonstrate commitment to achieving the apprenticeship standard
• Be able to act as a member of a multi‑disciplined team (with flexibility around team roles), and also able to work on your own initiative where required.

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of the application process, you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate time in going through and answering them to the best of your ability. The recruitment process includes online tests, assessment centre, competency interview. You will be contacted via email if you are successful at each stage.

We wish you the best of luck for all the steps and look forward to getting to know you!

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' 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.