Rail Engineering Technician Apprentice - Traction & Rolling Stock

This is your opportunity to start your career in Traction & Rolling Stock engineering! At Colas Rail UK, we make the investment in training and development of our apprentices so that you will succeed in all you do. You will be integral in the maintenance of our railway, supporting our engineers and technical team.

Role

As an Apprentice you will be integral in the maintenance of our railway, supporting our engineers and technical teams in all technical matters associated with the maintenance or repair of traction & rolling stock.

This includes:

  • Repairing engines on On Track Machines or Trains
  • Maintain our fleet of vehicles
  • Working with a diverse fleet of engineering vehicles

Every day will be different, and you will get the chance to see how your career really comes to life on the railway!

Training

Upon completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Standard apprenticeship and IEng status.

Each apprenticeship will have a combination of learning through block release dates at a college or training provider, as well as bespoke ‘On the Job’ training – developing you through the key competencies of your specialism, which you will need to deliver on site for one of our many contracts. This will meet both the knowledge and experience requirements of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Qualifications:

  • Level 3 Rail Engineering (Competence)
  • Level 3 Rail Engineering (Technical Knowledge)

We understand that your career is personal and individual to you. On successful completion of the Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprentice Programme we will work with you to look at what your future career looks like. Maybe you are looking to undertake further study or work towards a Chartership, whatever your career ambition we will support you in achieving it.

Apprenticeship Standard
Rail engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED
Working Week
You will be contracted to 40 hours per week. Your roster will include up to 39 out of 52 separate weekends. Applicants need to be 18+ at the start of the apprenticeship as rostered hours will include working at night and during Bank Holidays (TBC).
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Saturday, 1st June 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (C) and above (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4 (C) and above (Essential)

About the Employer

colas rail ltd
Colas Rail is a subsidiary of the Colas Group. We are part of over a hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across the rail sector. Every day thousands of trains travel on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail.
Company
colas rail ltd
Location
Rail Plant Depot, Mill Road, Rugby, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£21,500.00
Posted
Company
colas rail ltd
Location
Rail Plant Depot, Mill Road, Rugby, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£21,500.00
Posted