Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
As a Service Staff Apprentice with Alstom, you will gain solid practical experience across a range of disciplines. Throughout the 3-year apprenticeship, you will be working towards completing a Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification. You will combine the academic college studies with real life work-based experience across our organisation.
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Closing Date: 16-05-2025
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£16,480 a year
Working week
7.30am until 4.00pm, Monday - Saturday.
Expected duration
3 Years 6 Months
Possible start date
01-09-2025
Date posted
01-05-2025
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
1000317659
Positions
4
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Carry out Mechanical and Electrical Modifications on Existing Rolling Stock Carry out Assembling
- Validating and Verifying of Components
- Carry out Electrical Testing and Verification
- Carry out Riveting, Bonding, Sealing, Torque Tightening, Crimping
- Carry out New Mechanical and Electrical Installations on Existing Rolling Stock
- Carry out Product Sale Preparation Carry out Vehicle Movements Understand and Execute EHS and Quality Requirements
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will attend Derby College day release to complete the academic side of the course whilst getting hands on experience and learning from the company.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Progress into first substantive role. Career in the Rail industry.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative Mechanical/electrical ability Work with precision Work with accuracy Self motivated Commited to achieve Flexibility around team roles
Qualifications
GCSE 5 Subjects including Maths, English & Science (Grade 5 to 9) Essential
Things to consider
Alstom is 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.
About the employer
Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground, and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland. Furthermore, having been selected as part of a joint venture to design, build and maintain the HS2 rolling stock, we have also been shortlisted for the corresponding signalling contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be working alongside qualified and experienced staff. We have a well-established and long-term apprenticeship programme through which we offer strong continuous development opportunities, together with significant levels of support, mentoring and coaching. Alstom deliver major railway projects across the globe and have recently been vital in the delivery of Crossrail, and HS2 (enabling projects) in the UK. In addition, we have been awarded by Network Rail, two significant major signalling frameworks and you will be part of the team that will be delivering Contracts awarded under those Frameworks. Joining us means becoming a vital part of a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 80,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.
Employer
ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED
https://www.alstom.com/
Address
Litchurch Lane
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Advanced
Engineering fitter (level 3)
