Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Nottingham Trams are looking for 2 apprentices to work & learn with our technicians undertaking planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on a wide range of electrical and mechanical systems to support the timely running of the Nottingham Trams system.
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Closing Date: 11-07-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£15,704 a year
Working week
8 Week Roster Early shift: 06.00 - 14.00. 2 weekends in 8- 1 late, 1 early. 2 late weeks in 8- 14.00 - 22.00. 1 week of nights (every 16 weeks), 22.00 - 06.00. Due to the requirement for Night work, applicants must be aged 18 or above.
Expected duration
3 Years
Possible start date
04-08-2025
Date posted
27-06-2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000328193
Positions
2
What will the apprentice be doing?
- The apprentice will be working in 2-3 person teams, working remotely on the Nottingham Trams infrastructure which covers a wide area of Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. They will be undertaking planned maintenance on track, switch & crossing, signalling systems, power generation & distribution equipment, overhead line and other supporting civil infrastructure.
- Responding to faults & failures or unplanned disruptions to maintain or restore tram service. Ensure the safety of the public and our staff by implementing a safe system of work.
- Use a range of specialist tooling & equipment to facilitate the above.
- Undertaking Vocational Training which may include – Forklift (Counterbalance), IPAF (3A, 3B, 1B), HVAP, NRSWA (Operative), HGV (Category C), PASMA (Tower) alongside internal training & 1 day equipment external training sessions.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Nottingham Trams Assistant Technician. Apprentices who show outstanding performance and ability will be considered for further college training to Level 4/5 and consideration for Deputy Technician.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Team working Initiative Genuine interest in engineerin Punctuality Enthusiasm
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential
Other Full - Category B (Grade Achieved/Test within 6 months) Essential
Things to consider
NTL Engineering work in all weathers, night & day. We undertake all aspects of engineering including track works which requires manual handling. Our only day not running is Christmas day, we offer a service & engineering response on all other days. NTL have a strict zero tolerance drug & alcohol policy with random testing of the workforce daily. As part of the apprenticeship, between college terms there will be blocks of night shift to build experience of heavy maintenance which cannot be completed during the day. Successful Applicants will need to meet Group 2 DVLA standards which will be assessed in a pre-employment medical.
About the employer
Nottingham Trams Limited offers a green, convenient, and affordable way to travel through Nottingham City and the surrounding areas. Opened in 2004 and extended in 2015 with NET Phase 2, the network covers all major employment sites, both Universities and Nottingham College as well as the main attractions and places to eat, drink and shop. The engineering department works on all assets within Nottingham Trams aside from the trams themselves with a team of around 45 staff.
Employer
NOTTINGHAM TRAMS LIMITED
https://www.thetram.net/
Address
Nottingham Trams Depot Armstrong Way
Basford
Nottingham
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
