Apprentice Rail Engineering TechnicianFitter Level 3 Crewe 2026
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Job Summary
Req ID:504919
Appointment Basis: Fixed Term
Location: Crewe
Salary: 18000
Application Deadline: 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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Your future role
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- The overhaul and maintenance of bogies wheelsets traction motors pantographs and HVAC unit
- The construction of the new build bogies for HS2
- Participate in company initiatives in particular to be engaged in Continuous Improvement activity targeted at all aspects of Alstom performance.
- Participate in STEM & other Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
- To comply with Alstom Procedures and the Code of Ethics
- Carry out general depot duties
- Provide basic maintenance competency
- Carry out depot cleaning/general housekeeping
- Carry out Testingactivities in accordance with pre-written test procedures
- Assist in component change outs
What do I need to qualify for this job
You will need (orbe predicted to have): - Minimum 5 GCSEs of Grade 4 - 9 - This should include Maths English and a Science
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve 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.
Mobility by nature: 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.
Youll 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 coverage (life medical pension)
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
As part of the application process you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate time in going through and answering 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.
We wish you the best of luck for all the steps and look forward to getting to know you!
Equal opportunity statement:
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Calibration
- Pool Maintenance
- Maintenance Management
- Maintenance
- Quality Control
- Boiler
- Oil & Gas Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.
