Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
You will be part of the Services UK Engineering Electrical Design team. We are responsible for all aspects of electrical design changes related to our large legacy in-service fleet portfolio.
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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
2000007630
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Develop electrical installation/wiring solutions for modifications developed by the System's team or from external 3rd parties and handle/manage the upkeep of the affected core electrical data
- This involves updating electrical schematics, wiring tables
- BOMs (Bill of Materials), creating harness stick diagrams & cable installation routing diagram
- Prepare modification design data, analyze, develop, test and demonstrate Electrical Engineering solutions that solve complex issues for vehicle installation requirements
- Provide electrical design cost and schedule estimates on complicated engineering programs
- Attend Alstom and customer sites to carry out on-train surveys during the various phases of design and implementation activity
- Respond promptly to (TQ's) technical queries raised by the customer against design data
- Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required, to work at height and in enclosed spaces, from time to time
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Electrical and electronic 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 IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative
Qualifications
GCSE 5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (Grade 5-9) Essential
A Level Maths, a STEM subject and ICT or Engineering/BTEC (Grade A-C) Desired
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
Litchurch Lane
Derby
Training
Training provider
DCG
Contact
DCG
Apprenticeship Degree
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
