Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
You will be involved in varied engineering projects, including covering aspects of design, technical problem solving, maintenance planning, and product reliability growth. You will have the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence whilst working towards a formal qualification.
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Closing Date: 30-01-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£20,000 a year
Working week
Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (these times may change).
Expected duration
3 Years 6 Months
Possible start date
07-09-2026
Date posted
08-01-2026
Apprenticeship level
Degree
Reference number
2000005348
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
This role will involve operating CAD using Catia version 5, producing CAD 3D models, 2D Installation and Assembly drawings and the creation of 2D manufacturing drawings, working with manufacturers of components and liaising with customers to deliver a quality product to cost, ensuring a high level of quality to specific timescales.
You will have the opportunity to complete on-the-job learning, which is complemented by a modular personal development programme. Supported by a mentor, you will be able to work towards gaining a relevant professional qualification.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Product design and development engineer (degree)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Subject to business need we would expect to put you into your first role on successful completion of your apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative
Qualifications
GCSE 5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (Grade 4-9) Essential
A Level 3 A Levels (Grade A-C) Essential
BTEC Engineering (Grade 90+ Credits) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 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.
Employer
ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED
Address
1 Jones Road
Wolverhampton
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Degree
Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
