Job Description
Are you interested in the practical side of engineering or hands on activities and looking for an opportunity that offers variety, a qualification and potential career growth? If so, this could be the role for you!
Wabtec (LH Group) are offering an exciting opportunity where you will learn to undertake detailed tasks to become a fully-fledged engineer whilst working towards achieving a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Level 3.
You will have the opportunity to work in a number of departments (including Engine build, Raft build & Test) to ensure that you develop a wide range of engineering skills.
We are fully committed to support you during your training and as an apprentice you will be an integral part of the team.
Located in Barton Under Needwood, Wabtec Corporation and is one of the UK’s leading railway engineering companies. The company undertakes the repair, refurbishment, maintenance and overhaul of all types of railway engines and associated components.
Our Vision: “Revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations” do you have what it takes to deliver for our customers?
As a Mechanical Engineer you will work within various departments and your development will include:
* Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.
* Career skills such as time management, working analytically, communication and organisation.
* Understanding engineering drawings.
* Learn how to handle equipment safely and correctly.
* Use systematic faults diagnosis techniques to assist in the rectification of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
* Disassembly & assembly of rafts, engines & transmissions.
* Familiarisation with the company’s systems and procedures.
* Some administrative duties as and when required.
Adherence to Company Health & Safety Policy and safety regulations is essential.
You will engage in continuous learning and development activities as part of the apprenticeship programme, including attendance at college and on-the-job training.
What We Offer:
* Comprehensive on the job training leading to a Level 3 qualification.
* A supportive learning environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
* Hands-on experience in a dynamic business setting.
* Regular feedback and guidance from mentors.
* A steppingstone to a rewarding career in Mechanical Engineering
Additional Information
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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