Summary
As part of our team, you’ll help shape national projects, embrace the latest tech and learn the skills to succeed. Duties will include: Maintenance of railway infrastructure. Inspection of track. Working as part of a team to renew and develop new railway assets.
Wage
£19,838 a year
The Salary will increase with completion of each year
Training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
You may be required to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and night shifts. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 1 October
Duration
3 years
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
Joining our level 3 engineering apprenticeship scheme, you could be involved in the following:
* Maintenance of railway infrastructure
* Inspection of track
* Working as part of a team to renew and develop new railway assets
Where you’ll work
York
YO1 6AE
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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
Your training course
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* You will complete your apprenticeship at a training centre local to you. throughout your apprenticeship you will have assigned release so you can focus on your training
* After completing the course, you’ll not only have your NVQ Level 3 in Railway Engineering, you’ll also hold the Institute of Leadership and Management Level 3
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Any subject (grade 9-4)
* English Language (grade 9-4)
* Maths (grade 9-5)
* Science (grade 9-4)
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
* Organisation skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Apprenticeship will involve working outdoors, in all weathers and occasionally at night