Rail OLE Apprentice: Kickstart Your Engineering Career

Amey; Kempston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

24 days leave + bank holidays

Hybrid working options

Pension

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Amey is offering an Overhead Line Operative Apprentice role based in Bedford. You will begin a Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship lasting about 39 months, supported by a college and Amey mentors. The job involves site and office work across the UK with a focus on safety and quality.

You will learn to work with OLE engineers, attend inductions, and progress through a structured learning pathway while earning a salary of £24,920.81 per year.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, eager to learn and adaptable to a supportive team.
• Under 19 may require Functional Skills in Maths or English.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 due to the role.

Responsibilities

• Support site surveys and check installations against the design.
• Assist in preparing materials ahead of site work.
• Attend planning, progress and technical meetings as directed.
• Undertake weekend and night duties as rostered.
• Follow safety-critical processes and use PPE.

Skills

Enthusiastic learner

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Education

Functional skills (Maths/English)

Job description

Amey is offering an Overhead Line Operative Apprentice role based in Bedford. You will begin a Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship lasting about 39 months, supported by a college and Amey mentors. The job involves site and office work across the UK with a focus on safety and quality.

You will learn to work with OLE engineers, attend inductions, and progress through a structured learning pathway while earning a salary of £24,920.81 per year.