Engineering Apprentice

Engineering Apprentice, X3 Vacancies, Aylesbury

New apprentices will start work this September, based in Aylesbury, with an initial full time college course followed by a mix of work and day release to college. The initial training is undertaken in Aylesbury but apprentices have the opportunity to later base their training in North West London.

Role Resonsibilities:

Undertake an agreed programme of study together with practical training to obtain the qualifications and experience necessary to become part of the skilled engineering staff at the completion of their apprenticeship
Ensure and maintain the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others in the workplace
Complete all necessary documentation for qualifications and additional peripheral but relevant qualifications necessary for competence within the LWE crane engineering environment
Follow a set rotation and training plan in the workplace
Person Specification:

GCSE grade C’s in maths, English and science
An interest in train maintenance
Enthusiasm
Reliable

Benefits include:

All active staff and their eligible partners / dependents are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London, Grand Central and NEXUS
Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Arriva Village - We have an online benefits site exclusively for all employees. The village offers savings on a whole range of household and leisure spending
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Physio Line  – We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone. Advice is given by phone or face-to-sessions which can be arranged at a clinic near to where you live
Health Shield  – Health Shield provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy. They ensure a full 100% refund of treatment chosen annual limit, for you and your immediate family (based on cover chosen and dependent children up to age 18)
Eye Care  – You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames
We offer 25 days annual leave as well as statutory holidays
Flexible working  – We try to facilitate flexible working wherever possible such as annualised hours, shift working, staggered hours, part-time working, compressed hours, career breaks and planned remote working
Support  – Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains
Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success..

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: £15,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Free or subsidised travel
Store discount
Wellness programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

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