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Engineering Fitter - Level 3 Apprentice - Derby

ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

As a Service Staff Apprentice with Alstom you will gain solid practical experience across a range of disciplines. Throughout the 3 year apprenticeship, you will be working towards completing a Level 3 Engineering Fitter qualification. You will combine the academic college studies with real life work based experience across our organisation.

Apprenticeship Summary

Wage

£16,480 a year

Working week

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Expected duration

3 Years 6 Months

Possible start date

01-09-2025

Date posted

03-02-2025

Apprenticeship level

Advanced

Reference number

1000297606

Positions

5

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Carry out Mechanical and Electrical Modifications on Existing Rolling Stock
  • Carry out Assembling, Validating and Verifying of Components
  • Carry out Electrical Testing and Verification
  • Carry out Riveting, Bonding, Sealing, Torque Tightening, Crimping
  • Carry out New Mechanical and Electrical Installations on Existing Rolling Stock
  • Carry out Product Sale Preparation
  • Carry out Vehicle Movements
  • Understand and Execute EHS and Quality Requirements

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Engineering Fitter standard which includes knowledge and competency qualification. You will complete the Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mandatory and role specific training will take place at the depot
  • Job specific training
  • Location will be Ilford depot
  • Training will be block release at college 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Apprentices will be progressed subject to a business need into their first role with Alstom after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills Problem solving skills Number skills Logical Team working Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 Subjects including Maths, English & Science (Grade 5 to 9) Essential

Things to consider

About the employer

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 have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and 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.

Employer

ALSTOM TRANSPORT UK LIMITED

www.alstom.com

Address

Litchurch Lane
Derby


Training

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Engineering fitter (level 3)