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Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apprentice Traction and Rolling Stock Engineer

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Date: 18 Apr 2024

Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1BE

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.

Location: Rugby

Division: Rail Services

Reporting To: Competency Training Manager

Purpose of the Role

 

We are currently recruiting Apprentices to join our team!

 

Join the Colas Rail Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Scheme today to jump start your career and begin to provide you with the technical skills that you will need to realise your potential. The duration of the scheme is between 2 and 3 years, dependant on your specialism; whether this be:

  • OLE
  • Signalling
  • Traction & Rolling Stock
  • Track

 

We are committed to developing our employees and building our own talent, this in turn results in loyal and passionate employees who really care and deliver brilliantly for our customers.

 

As an apprentice with Colas Rail, you will be enrolled on our Apprenticeship Programme as an Apprentice Traction and Rolling Stock Engineer and you can expect to be working closely with our experienced engineers and management on improving the UK rail systems.

 

As part of your apprenticeship scheme you will attend block release training to learn the more advanced skills of your technical specialism and throughout your programme we will support you with all the technical training that you will need to become a competent engineering technician. We will give you the opportunity to continuously learn and develop your skills and knowledge, with the goal to helping you achieve Engineering Technician status with a relevant professional institution.

What I will be Focused on - Key Responsibilities

 

  • To gain the relevant skills through the Apprentice Scheme and deliver against the schemes Route to Competence. You will receive immersive and hands-on experience within this discipline to support this development.

  • Develop in-depth understanding and knowledge of the subject area, working on live projects on site, and getting on and off the job training and competence development.

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of the Safety Culture within your discipline, your division and Colas Rail ensuring you adhere to all Safety and Ethical requirements.

  • Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to learn & gain experience to support the projects you work on.

  • Make a strong contribution to your team and support your colleagues across key projects to gain and develop your experience.

  • You will work towards your End Point Assessment and professional recognition within your discipline.

  • Attend and learn from the various training courses specified within the Scheme plan.

  • As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements.

  • Any reasonable duties as required.

About You - Person Specification

 

For all our Apprenticeship Programmes, we are looking for a minimum of:

  • Minimum of a Grade C / 4  in Maths and English

  • The ability to stand out either through previous work experience, extracurricular activities etc.

  • Demonstrate an interest to be part of the Rail Industry and Colas Rail

  • Be comfortable with working nights and weekends

  • Work within a team to deliver successful projects

  • Work independently using your own initiative where required

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.