Apprentice - Rail Engineering Operative Level: L2 - (Golders Green), 2025
Date: 31 Jan 2025
Company: Alstom
Appointment Basis: Fixed Term
Location: Golders Green
Application Deadline: 28th February 2025
Alstom has an impressive history in the UK dating back to the dawn of the railway, involved in significant rail transportation infrastructure such as HS1, Manchester Metrolink, and the London Underground.
Every day, around a third of all rail journeys in the UK are made on Alstom trains. We service over 100 tube trains a day on London’s Northern Line, carrying nearly 1 million passengers daily. We’re helping to turn Crossrail’s tunnels into a fully operational railway and are electrifying the Edinburgh to Glasgow rail line.
We provide world-class development and training facilities for our employees and invest in longer-term skills development through partnerships with the UK’s best education providers and skills development organisations.
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity to join a world-leading engineering company where you will work alongside qualified technicians between our maintenance facilities in Golders Green and Morden.
Based at our Golders Green depot, you will learn about and support the maintenance of our underground rolling stock operating along the Northern Line. Your day-to-day activities will involve learning about and supporting operational activities.
Over a 2-year program, our Apprenticeships combine academic college studies with real-life work-based experience across our organisation. You will have the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence while working towards a formal qualification.
You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments to gain the skills to complete the Standard requirements. Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected.
In line with the Rail Engineering Apprenticeship Standard, you will learn about all elements of Rail Engineering and eventually specialise in Transport and Rolling Stock Engineering.
* Manage your own learning against ILP (Individual Learning Plan) and be accountable for development of your Apprenticeship portfolio.
* Attend training provider courses full time or day release as requested; leading to completion of a level 3 Apprentice Framework.
* Operate at an appropriate level carrying out designated tasks within the team assigned.
* Participate in company initiatives, particularly Continuous Improvement activity.
* Conduct oneself in a manner that reflects positively on Alstom.
By the end of the 2 years, you would have developed the skills and experience to undertake the following:
* Assist depot teams in the provision of fault-finding and assistance with train repair activities.
* Assist in fault-finding and the investigation of intermittent faults on vehicles.
* Carry out maintenance and replacement of components.
* Assist with skills development within depots and train care points.
* Assist in functional and operational testing and inspection of The Railway.
* Assist with the validation of documentation in support of maintenance and repair activities.
* Carry out all duties in accordance with the Traincare Centre quality and safety procedures.
* Assist in the testing and repair of equipment identified as faulty.
* Ensure work is performed in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.
Person Specification
Desired Skills
* Good mechanical/electrical ability with an understanding of precision and accuracy.
Desired Personal Qualities
* Strong safety attitude.
* Ability to manage time, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
* Ability to undertake research and independent learning.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Self-motivated and committed to achieving the apprenticeship award.
* Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and independently.
Qualifications
You must have (or be predicted to have):
* Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including Math, English, and a Science/ICT subject.
We value inquisitive, innovative, and motivated people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable.
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential.
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