Apprentice Engineer with Gemini Rail Services
Have you ever wondered what keeps the UK's trains moving? Kick-start your engineering career with Gemini Rail Services! As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and work hands-on with real railway vehicles from day one whilst developing valuable skills for the future.
Role
You'll be joining an award-winning apprenticeship programme with a track record of developing apprentices into highly skilled engineers. If you're curious about how things work, enjoy practical problem-solving, and want a career with real progression opportunities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. What will the apprentice be doing? As part of the production team at Wolverton Works, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced engineers who will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
Your duties will include:
- Installing and maintaining electrical systems on railway vehicles
- Testing and inspecting electrical equipment
- Diagnosing and repairing faults
- Learning how to use specialist engineering tools and equipment
- Supporting maintenance and refurbishment projects
- Following strict health and safety procedures
- Attending college on day release to develop your technical knowledge
- Building a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and progress
Every day is different, and you'll be involved in real engineering work that helps keep the UK's rail network running safely and efficiently.
What we're looking for - You'll be a great fit if you:
- Have a genuine interest in engineering or how things work
- Enjoy practical, hands-on tasks
- Like solving problems and fixing things
- Are motivated to learn and develop new skills
- Can follow instructions and work safely
- Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Work well as part of a team
- Are reliable, adaptable, and eager to succeed
- Annual leave must be taken outside of college attendance days
This is a safety-critical environment and successful candidates will be required to complete appropriate medical screening and drug and alcohol testing. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.
Training
You will work towards a Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard Level 3.
Your training will be delivered through a combination of:
- Practical workplace learning
- Day-release attendance at Milton Keynes College
- Mentoring from experienced engineering professionals
- Industry-specific rail engineering training
- Health & Safety and compliance training
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll gain valuable technical skills, industry experience and a recognised qualification that can launch a long-term engineering career.
At Gemini Rail Services, our philosophy is: "Apprenticeship to Fellowship." This programme is designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent. Successful apprentices may progress into: Qualified Engineering Technician Roles Specialist Electrical Engineering Positions Higher-level apprenticeship programmes Advanced technical and leadership opportunities within Gemini Rail Services and the wider UK rail industry.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Friday, 7:00am to 12:00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years 2 Months
- Positions Available
- 4
- Closing Date
- Monday, 3rd August 2026
- Start Date
- Sunday, 6th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication
- Team Player
- Numerical
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Logical thinking
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
- Maths GCSE, grade 9-5 (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)