Rail Engineering Technician/Fitter

Appointment Basis: Fixed Term

Location: Crewe

Salary: £16,480

Application Deadline: 28th February 2025.

 

About The Role:

This role is based at our Crewe site.

 

Our Rail Engineering/Fitter Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to learn about supporting operational activities around overhaul and maintenance of bogies, wheelsets, traction motors, pantographs, HVAC units and Construction of new build bogies for HS2. You will work as part of multifunctional team, supporting operational activities.

 

You will also be involved in:

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.

 

As part of the apprenticeship programme, you will be working towards completing a Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Knowledge, and the Level 3 Competency in Rail Engineering. Over the programme, you will be combining the academic studies with real life work based experience across our organisation which will give you the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence whilst working towards a formal qualification.

 

Joining our team here, will mean working on real assignments and gaining hands-on experience from day one, with the chance to build a personal network across the business.

 

This apprenticeship programme is the start of your progression into technical expert roles. We are looking for innovative and ambitious talent to become our future leaders and senior managers- upon completion of the apprenticeship programme, there will be the opportunity to step up into these roles.

On completion of the apprenticeship you will be expected to undertake various processes on the repair and overhaul of traction and rolling stock as a manufacturing team member.

 

Entry Requirements:

GCSE or equivalent in 5 subjects including Maths, English and Science at Grades 5-9

Candidates will also need to have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, as well as having strong attention to detail and being able to work in a team. Candidate should also be logical and use their initiative.

As part of the application process, you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate a few minutes in going through them and answering, as this is the first sift in the process. If you have successfully completed your application, a follow up e-mail will come through in a few days, explaining in detail the next steps of the selection process (online test, online interview, assessment centre), together with approximate timelines for each.

 

We wish you the best of luck for all the steps and look forward to getting to know you!

 

Equal opportunity statement:

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

The apprentice programmes are not eligible for visa sponsorship as they do not meet the minimum requirements of the Home Office.

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