Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician: Level 3 - Rivers

Apprentice – Rail Engineering Technician:
Level 3 – Central Rivers 2026

Location:

Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 8ES
, United Kingdom

Appointment basis:
Fixed Term. Final date to receive applications: 30th January 2026. Salary: £18,000 per annum.

Opportunity to join a world‑leading engineering company through a well‑established 39‑month (to include End Point Assessment) Apprenticeship Development Programme. You will work alongside experienced professionals and receive strong support, mentoring and coaching while developing against the Apprenticeship Standard.

The programme includes placements across multiple departments to build a broad understanding of the business. Placements are planned to support your development and provide a varied, rewarding experience.

You will be working as part of a multifunctional team responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults along with undertaking daily service exams. Academic college studies will be combined with real‑life work‑based experience across our organisation. Your qualification will be completed at Reaseheath College – training will be delivered by block release. The remainder of the time is spent at work in the depot where you will have the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence whilst working towards a formal qualification.

• Operate at an appropriate level carrying out designated tasks within the team assigned.
• Become trained and competent in carrying out daily and safety exams on all stable traction Bi mode EMU’s.
• Carry out general depot duties e.g.:
  Line of Routes.
• Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of primary fault finding/reporting.
• Provide basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes, etc.
• Carry out depot cleaning/general housekeeping.
• Driving company vehicles if certified.
• Crane driving and lifting equipment and training as required.
• Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Provide secondary fault finding.
• Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility.
• Carry out Testing & Re‑commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre‑written test and commissioning procedures.
• Investigate technical problems as instructed by central systems support team.
• Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer‑based diagnostics systems.

Minimum 5 GCSEs of Grade 4–9, including Maths, English and a Science.

• Good mechanical/electrical ability combined with understanding the importance of precision and accuracy.
• Self‑motivated and able to demonstrate commitment to achieving the apprenticeship standard.
• Be able to act as a member of a multi‑disciplined team (with flexibility around team roles), and also able to work on your own initiative where required.

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

As part of the application process, you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate time to answer them to the best of your ability. The recruitment process includes online tests, assessment centre, competency interview. You will be contacted via email if you are successful at each stage.

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' 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.