Summary You will be part of the Services UK Engineering Electrical Design team. We are responsible for all aspects of electrical design changes related to our large legacy in-service fleet portfolio. Wage £20,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6) Hours Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (these times may change). 37 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Develop electrical installation/wiring solutions for modifications developed by the System's team or from external 3rd parties and handle/manage the upkeep of the affected core electrical data This involves updating electrical schematics, wiring tables BOMs (Bill of Materials), creating harness stick diagrams & cable installation routing diagram Prepare modification design data, analyze, develop, test and demonstrate Electrical Engineering solutions that solve complex issues for vehicle installation requirements Provide electrical design cost and schedule estimates on complicated engineering programs Attend Alstom and customer sites to carry out on-train surveys during the various phases of design and implementation activity Respond promptly to (TQ's) technical queries raised by the customer against design data Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required, to work at height and in enclosed spaces, from time to time Where you'll work Litchurch Lane Derby DE24 8AD Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider DCG Training course Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work. Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions. Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation. Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics. Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence. Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability. Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation. Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity. Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work. Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process. Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use. Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping. Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities. Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders. Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology. Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work. Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation. Ensure equipment is managed and maintained. Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability. Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability. Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work. Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions. Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation. Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics. Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence. Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability. Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation. Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity. Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work. Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process. Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use. Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping. Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities. Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders. Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations. Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders. Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology. Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion. Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work. Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation. Ensure equipment is managed and maintained. Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability. Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability. Training schedule Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: 5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (grade 5-9) Desirable qualifications A Level in: Maths, a STEM subject and ICT or Engineering/BTEC (grade A-C) BTEC in: Engineering (grade 90 Credits) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. 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. Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship Subject to business need we would expect to put you into your first role on successful completion of your apprenticeship Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: DCG The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007630.