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Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Apply From: 11/02/2025
Learning Provider
Delivered by MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Employer
NORTHERN TRAINS LTD
Vacancy Description
* Learning and Growing: Across our three-year apprenticeship program, you’ll earn while you learn; gaining essential skills in rail engineering. You’ll work towards a Level 3 qualification while getting hands-on experience at our TrainCare Centres.
* Working as Part of a Team: You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and trainers who are committed to helping you succeed. Together, you’ll tackle engineering challenges and ensure our trains are always ready for service.
* Solving Real Problems: You’ll learn to figure out how things work and will end up loving the challenges. You’ll apply your problem-solving skills to maintain and improve our fleet.
* Prioritising Safety: Safety is our top priority. You’ll begin to adapt your thinking to follow industry protocols and ensure all maintenance is carried out in a safe manner; contributing to a secure working environment for everyone.
Key Details
Vacancy Title
Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Employer Description
At Northern, we play a vital role across the North by providing a reliable and friendly train service that helps thousands of people to go do their thing. That's over 2,000 services every day, travelling to over 500 destinations. We're here to make a positive impact for the North and that means building a different kind of workplace. One that values individuality and celebrates differences. Somewhere we can work together, have fun, and do whatever it takes to make our customers’ lives easier. A place that encourages everyone to learn, grow and develop so we can all be our best every single day.
Vacancy Location
Allerton TrainCare Centre Knavesmire Way Liverpool L19 5PL
Wage Frequency
Custom
Number of Vacancies
2
Vacancy Reference Number
1000301963
Key Dates
Apply From
11/02/2025
Closing Date For Applications
2025-02-23 23:59:59
Interview Begin From
Possible Start Date
2025-09-08 00:00:00
Training
Training to be Provided
Your Journey Over Three Years:
Year One: You’ll live and study at Myerscough College in Preston (Accommodation, Food and Rail travel included), focusing on your Level 2 Performance in Engineering and Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering. While at college, you’ll learn the fundamentals in a classroom and workshop setting and gain practical experience at your assigned TrainCare Centre during breaks.
Year Two: You’ll continue working alongside your dedicated team at the TrainCare Centre, applying what you've learned in a hands-on environment. This year includes two fortnightly visits to the National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) in Northampton, where you’ll complete specialist units towards your Level 3 Diploma.
Year Three: Building on your knowledge and experience, you’ll create a portfolio of evidence to complete your Level 3 qualification and prepare for your End Point Assessment. You’ll continue to work closely with your team, deepening your practical skills in real-world scenarios.
Learning Provider
MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE
Contact Details
Kirsty Davison
Skills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative
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