Rail engineering technician

The manufacturing activity undertaken in the facility includes the modernisation of trains, repair of electronic equipment and the repair & overhaul of traction equipment. The site is currently undertaking several prestige projects for train companies you will be familiar with.

• 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
• Drive company vehicles if certified
• Operate crane and lifting equipment and complete required training
• Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide secondary fault finding
• Position fault data into the 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 the central systems support team
• Functionally test train‑borne systems with minimal supervision using various techniques and methods, including the use of computer‑based diagnostic systems. Training takes place on a block release at the college.
• Complete mandatory and role‑specific training at the depot

You will complete the Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, which will include:

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

You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments to gain the skills and competence required to complete the standard. In addition, you will attend education on a block release to achieve the Knowledge, Behaviours and Competencies required by the apprenticeship. Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected.

• GCSE in 5 subjects including Maths, English & Science (grade 4‑9). If you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience, share them. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative

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. Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.

Alstom has built, or is building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground & Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high‑speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.