Trainee Track Engineer - Story Scotland - Blantyre
Are you conscientious, self-motivated and a team player?
Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects?
Do you want to make a difference in a growing business?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Track Engineer to join our Story Scotland Early Careers Programme, based in our Blantyre office with travel required to sites - and there has never been a better time to join!
As a Trainee Track Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Track Engineers within our Story Track division whilst attending University of West Scotland (Paisley Campus) on block release as part of a bespoke Rail Engineering cohort for the Civil Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship. This unique route allows you to gain practical experience on live projects while working towards your BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, combining academic learning with hands-on industry skills.
At Story you will be supported by a welcoming and inclusive team to gain experience of a variety of Railway projects. You will be learning on the job as a valuable member of the team, responsible for assisting in engineering disciplines whilst learning from our site team and will have the opportunity to manage and build client relationships.
You will develop skills in:
* Railway-specific site procedures and safety standards (PTS, OLEC1).
* Surveying and setting out using rail technologies.
* Understanding and applying Network Rail standards and Story quality processes.
* Commercial awareness and programme-driven delivery.
* Enhance communication, teamwork and organisation while operating in a professional environment spanning office and site work.
Entry Requirements
* The ideal candidate will meet the university course eligibility requirements as stated below.
* Full UK driving license will be advantageous.
* Experience in Construction or the Civils environment is not required as you will learn all of this with Story Scotland.
UWS Course Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following:
* Have resided in Scotland for at least 3 years immediately before course start and will reside in Scotland throughout the duration of their studies.
* Hold settled UK immigration status (e.g., UK national, EU national with settled/pre-settled status, refugee, or person with humanitarian protection).
* Standard Course Entry (Year 1) Requirements as follows:
* Scottish Highers: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B.
* A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics.
* Selected Foundation Apprenticeships are accepted and can replace one Higher (equivalent to a B grade).
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Benefits
* At Story, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
* Competitive starting salary with Car Benefit, and salary being reviewed each year of the programme.
* We offer company pension contributions, national retail discounts, access to our cycle to work scheme and flexible working from home options.