Engineering Degree Level Apprenticeship
Date: 28 Jun 2024
Location: Birmingham, GB, B30 3FJ
Company: Colas
At Colas Rail, we have over one hundred years of experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of train run on tracks built or maintained by Colas Rail. We deliver on the challenges set by a rapidly changing railway environment - constantly seeking to adapt our behaviour and culture to not only meet and exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, but to also continuously develop and support our people.
Job Title: Engineering Degree Apprentice
Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham
Division: Infrastructure - Track
Reporting To: Engineering Lead
Purpose of the Role
To train to become a future engineer at Colas Rail by studying for a Degree Apprenticeship qualification in Rail Engineering and working in our operation based out of our Kings Norton office. The candidate will be earning and learning at the same time for the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
What I will be Focused on - Key Responsibilities
- Assist the engineers in planning and delivering engineering solutions in a timely manner to ensure we adhere to project timelines.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction are delivered at all times, work in a collaborative manner, engage with the client and colleagues.
- Ensure best health and safety practices are being utilised during all site/depot/machine activities and any non-compliant materials or workmanship is reported following the correct process.
- Support others on the project.
- Attend all the relevant Degree Apprenticeship Training, ensuring the learning gets implemented in the workplace.
- Attend all Colas Rail related training programmes and events and support in the attraction of new early careers talent into the business.
- As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.
- Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
About You - Person Specification
- You have either completed your A-Levels or engineering college course by July 2024
- You are able to drive or will have completed your driving test by August 2024
- You will be able to collaborate as part of a team
- You have good verbal and written communication skills
- You show an interest and drive to be part of the Rail Industry
- You can work independently and in a team using your own initiative
Colas Rail in the United Kingdom hold three core values: Care, Share and Dare. We take care of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges; we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We continually innovate and expand in new markets.
We value and encourage diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender. As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in. We are committed to the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
