Summary
Your day-to-day activities will involve learning about and supporting operational activities around overhaul and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs, HVAC units and Construction of new build bogies for HS2.
Wage
£16,480 a year
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 3 months
Positions available
5
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* The overhaul and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs and HVAC unit
* The construction of the new build bogies for HS2
* Participate in company initiatives, in particular to be engaged in Continuous Improvement activity targeted at all aspects of Alstom performance
* Participate in STEM & other Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
* To comply with Alstom Procedures and the Code of Ethics
* Carry out general depot duties
* Provide basic maintenance competency
* Carry out depot cleaning/general housekeeping
* Carry out Testing activities in accordance with pre-written test procedures
* Assist in component change outs
Where you’ll work
West Street
Crewe
CW1 3JB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
REASEHEATH COLLEGE
Your training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
* You will attend College on a block release basis
* You will complete the Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Knowledge
* You will complete the Level 3 Competency in Rail Engineering
* As part of the Apprenticeship you will complete company mandatory training and role specific
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* 5 Subjects including Maths, English & Science (grade 5 to 9)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative