Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician: Level 3 Oak Common

Req

Appointment Basis:
Fixed Term

Sites:
London with Old Oak Common being the primary location

Salary: £18,000

Final date to receive applications:30th January 2026

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.

This is an opportunity to join a world-leading engineering company through a well-established 3-year 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 Capital City College, Enfield Campus – 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

You will need (or be predicted to have):

- Minimum 5 GCSE’s of Grade 4 - 9 - This should include Math’s, English and a Science

We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role

• 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.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• 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…