Engineering Apprentice

Deutsche Bahn; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals for an Engineering Apprentice role. This one-year apprenticeship offers a blend of classroom learning and hands-on experience in the rail industry. As you work alongside skilled engineers, you will gain a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations while developing essential skills in safety practices, communication, and problem-solving. With a competitive starting salary and various benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to kickstart their engineering careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Free On-Site Parking

EV Charging

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering and maintenance with a desire to build a career.
• Willingness to engage actively in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom learning and depot tasks.
• Learn technical principles supporting wagon fleet maintenance.

Skills

Safety Practices

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Organization

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Test and Measuring Instruments

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Introduction

Have you ever considered a career in the rail industry? Perhaps a career working in a busy, hands-on environment with the opportunity to gain a qualification to develop your technical knowledge? DB Cargo UK currently has opportunities available to join our Maintenance team at our Stoke site as an Engineering Apprentice.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Apprentice, you will ensure that all work related to the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Traction & Rolling stock (T&RS) and components is completed safely, thoroughly, professionally, and timely.

This is a one-year apprenticeship combining classroom learning and depot work. We aim to support new talent in gaining a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations through hands-on experience with our engineers and a solid foundation in Traction & Rolling Stock maintenance.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Participating in classroom-based learning and depot tasks supported by a skills coach.
• Developing skills in safety practices, legislation, and industry procedures.
• Learning technical principles supporting wagon fleet maintenance.
• Contributing to engineering solutions, problem-solving, project planning, and quality assurance.
• Building career skills such as time management, communication, and organization.
• Handling equipment safely and correctly.
• Using fault diagnosis techniques for mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Using test and measuring instruments in metric and imperial units.

What Are We Looking For?

• Interest in engineering, maintenance, and a desire to build a career with DB Cargo UK.
• Willingness to engage actively in training and development.
• Inquisitiveness about how things work and a desire to learn.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safety, following instructions, rules, and regulations.
• Minimum of two GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.
• Residence within a 60-minute commute of the depot.
• Must be 18 or older due to the safety-critical nature of the role, with a medical assessment as standard.

What Matters to You?

DB Cargo offers a range of benefits including a starting salary of £16,822 per annum with staged increases, a defined contribution pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), free on-site parking, EV charging at some sites, and a cycle-to-work scheme.