Rail Engineering Technician Apprentice Level 3 – Hands-on Growth

ALSTOM Gruppe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering firm is offering a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Rail Engineering Technician in Manchester. The program spans 39 months and includes placements in multiple departments, providing a varied experience. Candidates will gain hands-on skills alongside academic studies at Reaseheath College, focusing on maintenance of iconic train models and contributing to improvements in service operations. Ideal for self-motivated individuals, this role emphasizes teamwork and commitment to learning.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Award-winning learning opportunities

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• Good mechanical/electrical understanding emphasizing precision and accuracy.
• Self-motivated with commitment to apprenticeship standards.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults under supervision.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Conduct cleaning and site maintenance duties.
• Assist with training in maintenance skills.

Skills

Good mechanical/electrical ability

Self-motivated

Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team

Education

Minimum 5 GCSE’s of Grade 4 - 9 including Math’s, English, and a Science

Job description

An international engineering firm is offering a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Rail Engineering Technician in Manchester. The program spans 39 months and includes placements in multiple departments, providing a varied experience. Candidates will gain hands-on skills alongside academic studies at Reaseheath College, focusing on maintenance of iconic train models and contributing to improvements in service operations. Ideal for self-motivated individuals, this role emphasizes teamwork and commitment to learning.