Engineering Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Great Western Railway
- Location
- Oxfordshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 21 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 06 May 2017
- Sectors
- Apprenticeships
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Who we are:
GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South West of England.
Over the next few years we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.
We aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard - a better experience for our customers. Together we will restore the railways as a very special way to travel - relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.
If you share our passion for the railway then we would love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Your main responsibilities will be:
To work alongside skilled engineers in our depot workshops to learn all aspects of the maintenance, servicing and repairs to the fleet operated by Great Western Railway To learn how to service, repair and react to faults reported during operation of the fleet. You will attend college to achieve an NVQ level 3 Engineering qualification enhanced by in-depth company training on site at Great Western Railway. You will also undertake a National Certificate in Engineering and potentially a Higher National Certificate depending on results. You will be required to attend training courses at different locations from time to time. You will be expected to undertake a variety of Engineering tasks to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience to become our Engineers of the future. You will be a key part of the Engineering team and GWR team
Who we're looking for
You'll need to be:
Enthusiastic Good Hand Skills Reliable Able to think for yourself To work both as part of a team and under supervision A team player A willingness to learn. 16 years of age or over
As a minimum you'll need to have:
A*- C GCSE grades or equivalent in Maths, English, Science, plus two other related subjects. (I.C.T Preferred)
The Reward:
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including final salary pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, childcare vouchers and an Employee assistance programme.
Additional Information:
The salary for this role is as follows:
Year 1: GBP8,600
Year 2: GBP10,865
Year 3: GBP13,507
Year 4: GBP16,778
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our organisation. And the broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
Salary: . Date posted: 21/04/2017
GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South West of England.
Over the next few years we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.
We aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard - a better experience for our customers. Together we will restore the railways as a very special way to travel - relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.
If you share our passion for the railway then we would love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
Your main responsibilities will be:
To work alongside skilled engineers in our depot workshops to learn all aspects of the maintenance, servicing and repairs to the fleet operated by Great Western Railway To learn how to service, repair and react to faults reported during operation of the fleet. You will attend college to achieve an NVQ level 3 Engineering qualification enhanced by in-depth company training on site at Great Western Railway. You will also undertake a National Certificate in Engineering and potentially a Higher National Certificate depending on results. You will be required to attend training courses at different locations from time to time. You will be expected to undertake a variety of Engineering tasks to enhance your skills, knowledge and experience to become our Engineers of the future. You will be a key part of the Engineering team and GWR team
Who we're looking for
You'll need to be:
Enthusiastic Good Hand Skills Reliable Able to think for yourself To work both as part of a team and under supervision A team player A willingness to learn. 16 years of age or over
As a minimum you'll need to have:
A*- C GCSE grades or equivalent in Maths, English, Science, plus two other related subjects. (I.C.T Preferred)
The Reward:
As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including final salary pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, childcare vouchers and an Employee assistance programme.
Additional Information:
The salary for this role is as follows:
Year 1: GBP8,600
Year 2: GBP10,865
Year 3: GBP13,507
Year 4: GBP16,778
The more varied our workforce, the broader the expertise within our organisation. And the broader our expertise, the greater our chances of innovation and success. That's why we're committed to equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusion at every level.
Salary: . Date posted: 21/04/2017