Summary
This is your opportunity to start your career in Traction & Rolling Stock engineering! At Colas Rail UK, we make the investment in training and development of our apprentices so that you will succeed in all you do. You will be integral in the maintenance of our railway, supporting our engineers and technical team.
Wage
£24,000 a year
Your performance will be reviewed annually, and if you are doing a great job you will be recognised for that!
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
You will be contracted to 40 hours per week. Your roster will include up to 39 out of 52 separate weekends. Applicants need to be 18+ at the start of the apprenticeship as rostered hours will include working at night and during Bank Holidays.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Friday 1 August
Duration
3 years
Positions available
4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
As an Apprentice you will be integral in the maintenance of our railway, supporting our engineers and technical teams in all technical matters associated with the maintenance or repair of traction & rolling stock.
This includes:
* Repairing engines on On Track Machines or Trains
* Maintain our fleet of vehicles
* Working with a diverse fleet of engineering vehicles
Every day will be different, and you will get the chance to see how your career really comes to life on the railway!
Where you’ll work
Rail Plant Depot
Mill Road
Rugby
CV21 1BE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED
Your training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Standard apprenticeship and IEng status.
Each apprenticeship will have a combination of learning through block release dates at a college or training provider, as well as bespoke ‘On the Job’ training – developing you through the key competencies of your specialism, which you will need to deliver on site for one of our many contracts. This will meet both the knowledge and experience requirements of your Apprenticeship Programme.
Qualifications:
* Level 3 Rail Engineering (Competence)
* Level 3 Rail Engineering (Technical Knowledge)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4 (C) and above)
* Maths (grade 4 (C) and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
Other requirements
Personal qualities •Committed to a two/three year programme •Happy to work shifts (weekends, nights and bank holidays) •Have a positive approach to work and learning •Ambitious and drive •Enthusiastic •A desire to continually develop and grow •Team player •Good communication skills (written/verbal) •Great time keeping