Engineering Fitter Apprentice

Carry out Mechanical and Electrical Modifications on Existing Rolling Stock Carry out Assembling Validating and Verifying of Components Carry out Electrical Testing and Verification Carry out Riveting, Bonding, Sealing, Torque Tightening, Crimping Carry out New Mechanical and Electrical Installations on Existing Rolling Stock Carry out Product Sale Preparation Carry out Vehicle Movements Understand and Execute EHS and Quality Requirements

Training:

You will attend Derby College day release to complete the academic side of the course whilst getting hands on experience and learning from the company.

Training Outcome:

Progress into first substantive role. Career in the Rail industry.

Employer Description:
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. Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland. Furthermore, having been selected as part of a joint venture to design, build and maintain the HS2 rolling stock, we have also been shortlisted for the corresponding signalling contract. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be working alongside qualified and experienced staff. We have a well-established and long-term apprenticeship programme through which we offer strong continuous development opportunities, together with significant levels of support, mentoring and coaching. Alstom deliver major railway projects across the globe and have recently been vital in the delivery of Crossrail, and HS2 (enabling projects) in the UK. In addition, we have been awarded by Network Rail, two significant major signalling frameworks and you will be part of the team that will be delivering Contracts awarded under those Frameworks. Joining us means becoming a vital part of a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 80,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

Working Hours :
7.30am until 4.00pm, Monday - Saturday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Mechanical/electrical ability,Work with precision,Work with accuracy,Self motivated,Commited to achieve,Flexibility around team roles