Job Description
Launch Your Career in Engineering with CAF Rail UK!
Location: Edinburgh Tram Depot
Apprenticeship Start Date: 11/08/2025
Annual Salary: £20,452 (for Year 1 with yearly increases)
Are you curious about how things work? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with your hands, or figuring out how to fix things? Whether you’re just leaving school, changing careers, or looking for hands-on training, CAF Rail UK invites you to become part of the team as an Engineering Apprentice. This is more than just an apprenticeship; it’s a path to a career in a growing industry that helps keep cities moving.
CAF is committed to building a team that reflects the communities they serve and welcomes all applicants.
You’ll Be Doing
* Join a supportive team of engineers and technicians who maintain and troubleshoot a reliable fleet of trams.
* Gain experience in electrical and mechanical fault-finding.
* Hands-on maintenance and repair work.
* Team-based problem solving and workshop collaboration.
* Work both inside our depot and outside on stationary trams.
This programme is designed to help you grow your confidence, build technical skills, and become a qualified Technician in electrical, mechanical, or multi-skilled maintenance.
Training & Qualifications
This 4-year programme includes:
* Years 1 & 2: 2 days/week at Edinburgh College (Midlothian Campus), 3 days/week at our Edinburgh Tram Depot.
* Years 3 & 4: Full-time hands-on learning at the depot.
You’ll earn nationally recognised qualifications, including:
* Performing Engineering Operations (Electrical Route) SVQ Level 2
* NC Higher in Electrical Engineering
* Diploma in Engineering at SCQF Level 7 (Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Pathway)
What Happens Next?
Upon completion, you’ll have the opportunity to take on a permanent role with CAF—as a Preventive, Corrective, or Modifications Technician, either in Edinburgh or at other UK-wide sites. Many of CAF’s apprentices continue to grow with the business, developing careers that make a real impact.
Who We’re Looking For
* Eager to learn and adapt
* Good communicators and team players
* Passionate about solving problems and working with tools
* Reliable, organised, and proactive
Minimum Requirements
* National 5 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
* Desirable: 5 in Physics or Engineering Science
* Comfortable with basic IT (Microsoft Office, tablets, online systems)
* Able to attend a recruitment open day W/C 23/06/2025 at our Gogar Depot
What You’ll Get in Return
CAF Rail UK offers a generous benefits package:
* Generous holiday allowance
* A Bike2Work scheme
* Competitive pension contributions
* Healthcare cash plan
* Life assurance
* Financial education and support
About CAF Rail UK
CAF is a global leader in sustainable railway systems, with over 100 years of innovation. Employing more than 350 people across the UK, we are passionate about creating opportunities for the next generation of engineers.
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