Apprentice - Rail Engineering Technician: L3 (Glasgow) 2025

at  ALSTOM

Req ID:475341
Appointment Basis: Fixed Term. This role will include some shifts on a scheduled basis.
Location: Glasgow, G5 0BA
Application Deadline: 28th February 2025
Salary: £16,480 per annum
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

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 leader accredited 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.
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KEY DUTIES:

• 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

REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• To apply, you must have (or be predicted to have): - Minimum of 5 x National 5 certificates grade A to C - This should include Math’s, English and a Science - for Glasgow
• Good mechanical/electrical ability combined with understanding the importance of precision and accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate their commitment to achieving the apprenticeship award
• 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.
  Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?