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Salary Are you looking to start a career in the rail industry? We have an exciting opportunity to join the locomotive maintenance team at Crewe as an Engineering Apprentice.
As an Engineering Apprentice, you will ensure that all work associated with the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Traction & Rolling stock (T&RS) and components, is completed in a safe, thorough, professional and timely manner.
This is a four-year apprenticeship working both in the classroom and on the depot where you will gain an advanced understanding of electro-diesel locomotives. We’re looking to support new talent in gaining a Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician qualification through learning with our experienced engineers at the depot and creating a solid foundation of all Traction & Rolling Stock through the apprenticeship programme.
The four-year apprenticeship will cover all rail engineering skills through classroom based learning and hands on depot tasks all while being supported by a skills coach and the engineering team at the depot.
You will develop your skillset in the below practical and theory based elements of Traction & Rolling Stock
Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.
The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance of our Loco Fleet.
How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems.
Career skills such as time management, working analytically, communication and organisation.
Understanding engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
Learn how to handle equipment safely and correctly.
Use systematic faults diagnosis techniques to assist in the rectification of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Use test and measuring instruments in both metric and imperial units.
You will learn how to understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock components including the below.
- Braking systems
- Axels
- Wheels and bearings
- Suspension
- AC electric power collection
- Heating ventilation
- Air conditioning
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and learning the importance of workplace improvement and quality assurance
At the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will take part in an end point assessment to showcase everything you have achieved at DB Cargo UK.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people with a keen interest in engineering and the desire and ambition to build a successful career with DB Cargo UK.
Willing to play an active part of your own training and development.
Inquisitive minded who like to understand how things work and develop your learning.
Someone who can work as part of a team and communicate with colleagues in an honest and effective way.
Work with safety as a number one priority with the ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations, to ensure all maintenance is carried out in a safe manner.
You must hold a minimum of two GCSE's including Maths and English at Grade C or above.
You must live within a 60-minute commute of the depot location
You must also be 18 years of age or above due to the safety critical nature of this role. A safety critical medical will be carried out.
What matters to you?
Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:
Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution
Free on-site parking
EV charging at selected sites
Cycle to work Scheme
Access to DB Learning world
Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content
We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme
We offer a staged salary starting at £15, 234 per annum
