Overview
D.B. Schenker have a fantastic opportunity for six Engineering Apprentices to join a highly reputable International rail logistic operator. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
About the apprenticeship
We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Apprentice to join us on the Apprenticeship programme which runs over four years. This vacancy offers real career potential with the opportunity to progress to a higher level within the organisation.
This Apprenticeship programme will run over four years. It is designed to provide on the job training, which will be supported through various qualifications. As one of our Engineering Apprentices you will be championed and mentored by engineering specialists.
Duties will include:
- You will have exposure to our maintenance depots, engineering management & engineering meetings/projects
- Training in health and safety, ISO standards and business compliance
- Working with Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, oil systems
- Carrying out testing, inspection, and commissioning of signalling systems to Entity. Also, in Charge of Maintenance Standards that comply with Railway Group Standards
- Fault finding on all classes of vehicles
We are passionate about developing our staff and we will support you throughout your career at DB Schenker UK. We believe that employees should have the opportunity to grow and develop in a lifelong learning environment.
Training or development does not end when a course closes. With that in mind we can also offer additional support such as coaching, mentoring, succession planning and creating a career path.
Upon completion of the Engineering Apprenticeship you will be classed a multi-skilled engineer competent to work on Diesel and Electric Locomotives and Wagons Fleets to meet our ECM requirements for maintenance.
Apprenticeship qualification and training
Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard.
Training to be delivered to attain engineering competence to maintain rail locomotives (Diesel and Electric) and wagons - Locomotive fleet consists of CL66, 67, 90, and 92. Local health and Safety systems.
About the employer
Rail Logistics Service Provider.
DB Schenker UK – For Our Customer – For Our Climate – For Our Economy.
Did you know that rail is one of the safest and most eco-friendly means of transport, with one single freight train being able to carry enough materials to build 30 houses! Our services replace the equivalent of over 22 million truck movements every year, saving 7 million tonnes of carbon emissions!
DB Schenker is on an ambitious journey to become Europe’s leading rail logistics provider with a long-term plan to shift traffic from roads, protect our climate and grow the economy.
Employer
D B Schenker Rail UK Ltd
Address
Wistaston RoadCW2 7RL View Map