Apprentice - Rail Engineering TechnicianFitter L3 - Crewe

Req ID : 475118

Appointment Basis : Fixed Term

Location : Crewe

Salary : 16480

Application Deadline : 11th April 2025

To Apply : go to Career Opportunities in ALP

At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From highspeed 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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Irelands 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 highspeed rolling stock metros and trams to maintenance modernisation infrastructure and signalling

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 Testingactivities in accordance with prewritten 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 the team at Alstom will mean working on real assignments and gaining handson 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 :

Candidates will also need to have excellent communication and problemsolving 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 email 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!

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrows mobility. Thats why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day we are building an agile inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn grow and advance in their careers with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose

Equal opportunity statement :

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.

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

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Hospital Experience,Hotel Experience,Taleo,Calibration,Pool Maintenance,Maintenance Management,Maintenance,Quality Control,Boiler,Oil & Gas Experience,Programmable Logic Controllers,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Trainee

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1