Track Engineering Apprentice: Hands-On Rail Maintenance

Cleshar Contract Services Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleshar Contract Services Limited is recruiting for an apprentice ready to undertake hands-on track maintenance work across multiple rail projects. The role involves practical training and progression through Rail Engineering Apprenticeships, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and accuracy on site.

The programme combines practical on-site tasks with theory sessions, with training at ITS facilities and monthly sessions to underpin knowledge and technical qualifications embedded within the

Qualifications

• GCSEs 4+ incl Maths and English or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths/English.
• Rail apprenticeship pathway with potential progression to Level 3 Rail Eng Technician.
• Good communication and presentation skills to excel in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, replace and install conductor rails.
• Maintain, remove, replace and install joints.
• Lift and replace points and crossings.
• Shovel and kango packing for track works.
• Dig and reballast railway track sections.
• Refurbish or plug holes in wooden sleepers.
• Replace keys and clips on track components.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Night shifts

Communication

People skills

Professional image

Punctuality

Education

GCSEs 4+ incl Maths/English

Level 2 Functional Skills (Maths/English)

Level 2 Rail Eng Operative Apprenticeship

Job description

Cleshar Contract Services Limited is recruiting for an apprentice ready to undertake hands-on track maintenance work across multiple rail projects. The role involves practical training and progression through Rail Engineering Apprenticeships, with emphasis on safety, teamwork and accuracy on site.

The programme combines practical on-site tasks with theory sessions, with training at ITS facilities and monthly sessions to underpin knowledge and technical qualifications embedded within the