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About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Cheadle, Cheshire, United Kingdom (Remote)
Hitachi Rail is driving the Mobility Transition - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport.
Our mission is to deliver superior, original technology and products for mobility projects around the world. Our products are designed to make sustainable mobility a reality across all areas of the global railway sector.
Everything that we do at Hitachi Rail is underpinned by our values;
Wa (Harmony): We need to show respect to our colleagues, our suppliers, our clients and our stakeholders. We show respect to earn respect.
Makoto (Sincerity): We should act with integrity in all we say and do, this shows that we are sincere in holding to our stated values. We maintain fairness in all our dealings; our reputation is founded on how we go about our business.
Kaitakusha – Seishin (Pioneering Spirit): We lead with ambition, seeking new challenges; we are not afraid to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of our business.
At Hitachi Rail you will have the opportunity to contribute to society through the development and delivery of superior, original technology and products that power sustainable connectivity.
Level 3 Rail Apprenticeship - Manchester/Sheffield
As an Hitachi Rail GTS UK Rail Apprentice you will follow a three-year programme completing work across a variety of disciplines, including telecommunications and electrical. You will attend academic and professional training where you will continue to enhance your railway education.
During the three years, you will achieve the relevant safety accreditation to enable you to work on the railway and will gather experience and evidence to attain relevant competencies.
You will work on the railway, across the country (excluding London) and will be field based, travelling to where the work is required. As such it is vital that you have a full UK driving licence.
This apprenticeship will see you work a varied shift pattern, whilst it will be mostly day shift, it will include some night work and occasional weekend work.
The Programme
Through our Level 3 apprenticeship, you will develop your understanding of rail engineering from the ground up with the help of one of the biggest and best names in the industry. As a Rail apprentice you will be working around the country and studying towards a Level 3 Information Communication Technician Apprenticeship.
The programme will be delivered in partnership with our training provider, Velocity, via a block release delivery model. Delivered remotely, you will have approximately 5 study weeks over the first 12 months on programme. At the end of the apprenticeship you will go through an End Point Assessment to ensure occupational competence prior to progressing your career with Hitachi Rail.
During this three-year programme you will undertake varying types of work, getting to know and experience Hitachi Rail systems and learning what it takes to be a Telecomms engineer on the railway. Your placements will include activities such as:
* Installation and commissioning across a wide range of Hitachi Rail products, projects and services
* Faulting of rail related telecommunications systems
* Reactive and preventative maintenance
* Planning of project works, including documentation production
* Supporting other Hitachi teams with multi-discipline works, using CAD for example
Upon completion of the programme our aim is to help you move into a permanent role within Hitachi Rail.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, committed and keen to learn. You will be able to manage your own time effectively and show strong initiative. This programme is suitable for someone with strong team working and problem solving skills, and a passion for technology and the rail industry.
You will also need:
* 5 GCSEs grade A-C or Level 5 and above, including Maths, English and a Science subject
Closing date
Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 31st August, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year.
To be eligible for our Early Career positions, you will need the Right to Work in the UK. The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK.
Our commitment
We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Internship
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Rail Transportation
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