Rail Engineering Technician - Level 3 Apprentice - Manchester

Getting In Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to become a Rail Engineering Technician. You will learn to operate and maintain traction equipment while gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment. The program includes both hands-on experience and formal education, ensuring you develop the competencies needed for a successful career in rail engineering. Join a leading company in the transport sector, where your contributions will help shape the future of mobility. If you are eager to learn, work as part of a team, and make a difference, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your career.

Qualifications

• Complete the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.
• Receive role-specific training and mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks for the repair and overhaul of traction equipment.
• Provide technical support and maintenance competency.
• Test and re-commission systems with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Job description

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Rail Engineering Technician - Level 3 Apprentice - Manchester

Apply From: 06/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Employer

ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

Vacancy Description

• Operate at an appropriate level carrying out designated tasks for the repair and overhaul of traction equipment within the team assigned
• Learn how to operate in a safe manner
• Operate as a member of a work team
• 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
• 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.
• Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide secondary fault finding
• Carry out Testing & Re-commissioning activities in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures
• Functionally test systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Rail Engineering Technician - Level 3 Apprentice - Manchester

Employer Description

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.

Vacancy Location

Kirkmanshulme Lane Longsight M12 4HR

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000296071

Key Dates

Apply From

06/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-02-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• 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

Learning Provider

REASEHEATH COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

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