Summary
Liverpool Train care centre - The depot carries out various maintenance and overhaul activities. Maintenance activities range from daily safety inspections, routine exams, corrective maintenance and reliability modifications. The site houses two state of the art shed roads, as well as a dedicated paint mixing and spray workshop.
Wage
£16,480 a year
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. 37 hours per week. Will include shifts which are to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
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
* You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments in order to gain the skills, and competence to complete the Standard requirements. In addition you will attend education both part time and on block release to achieve the Knowledge, Behaviors and Competencies as required by the apprenticeship. Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected.
* Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of primary fault finding/reporting.
* Provide basic maintenance competency e.g. side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
* Be responsible for managing the 5S standards across the depot
* Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
* Provide secondary fault finding
* Investigate technical problems as instructed by central systems support team
* Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems
* Ensure work is performed in an safe and effective manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant Alstom Procedures
* Participate in STEM & other CSR initiatives
* Continuous Improvement activity targeted at all aspects of Alstom performance
Where you’ll work
Liverpool Traincare Centre
Picton Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
L15 4LD
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 complete the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* As part of this you will complete a Level 3 Rail Engineering (knowledge)
* Level 3 Rail Engineering (competence)
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
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Patience
* Physical fitness