Req ID:449191
Appointment Basis: Fixed Term. This role will include some shifts on a scheduled basis.
Location: Manchester, M12
Application Deadline: 29th March 2024
Salary: £16,480
This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading engineering company where you will be working alongside qualified and experienced staff. We have a well established and long-term apprenticeship program through which we offer strong development opportunities, together with significant levels of support, mentoring and coaching.
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.
Within the UK & Ireland we are the 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.
Employing 6000 people, we design and build trains at Derby, the UK’s largest train factory; and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, and 30 train services depots across the UK and Ireland.
Now we are also part of a joint venture to design, build, and maintain the next generation of very high speed trains for HS2, delivering Europe’s fastest operational train, capable of operating at maximum speeds of 225mph (360 km/h). The fleet will be 100% electric and be one of the world’s most energy efficient very high speed trains with aerodynamic design, regenerative power and the latest energy efficient traction technology.
About the role
Our Manchester Longsight depot is a well-established facility that undertakes maintenance for the Train Operators Avanti and Cross Country, including our iconic Pendolino Class 390 tilting trains.
Our Apprenticeships combine academic college studies with real life work-based experience across our organisation. You will have the opportunity to build and gather evidence of your competence whilst working towards a formal qualification.
Your day to day activities will involve learning about and supporting operational activities around maintaining trains focusing on our modern fleet of Class 390 & Voyager rolling stock.
You will be working as part of a multifunctional team responsible for diagnosing and repairing faults along with undertaking daily service examinations and maintenance tasks.
You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments and possibly at other depots in order to gain the skills, and competence to complete the Standard requirements. In addition, you will attend education both part- time and on block release to achieve the Knowledge, Behaviours and, Competencies as required by the apprenticeship.
Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected. You will also undertake internal training not covered by the Standard.
In line with the Apprenticeship Standard, you will learn about all elements of Rail Engineering and the industry and eventually specialise in Transport and Rolling Stock Engineering.
Key Duties:
- Operate at an appropriate level carrying out designated tasks within the team assigned.
- Participate in company initiatives, in particular to be engaged in Continuous Improvement activity targeted at all aspects of Alstom performance.
- Participate in STEM & other Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives
- Conduct oneself at all times in a manner that reflects positively on Alstom.
- To comply with Alstom Procedures and the Code of Ethics
- You will undertake a planned rotation within appropriate departments in order to gain the skills, and competence to complete the Standard requirements. In addition, you will attend education both part time and on block release to achieve the Knowledge, Behaviours and, Competencies as required by the apprenticeship. Attendance outside of standard work patterns should be expected.
- Carry out D.P.P duties
- Become trained and competent in carrying out daily and safety exams
- Assist with fuelling and system top up
- Carry out general site duties e.g.: Line of Routes
- Provide technical support to the site teams in the provision of primary fault finding/reporting
- Provide basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
- Gritting of walkways in severe weather conditions and/or exceptional circumstances
- Carry out site cleaning/general housekeeping
- Be responsible for managing the 5 S standards across the depot
- Driving company vehicles if certified
- Carry out cleaning by exception
- Learn and proficiently use relevant Alstom IT systems e.g. Alista, SAP and SES input and iForm
- Crane driving and lifting equipment and training as required
- Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment
- Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Provide secondary fault finding
- Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility
- Carry out Testing & Re-commissioning activities in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures
- Assist in component change outs and failure reporting for central systems support and reliability growth teams
- Investigate technical problems
- Functionally test systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the site quality and safety procedures
- Assist in the testing and repair of equipment identified as faulty and removed from trains
- Ensure work is performed in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant Alstom Procedures.
- Site or fleet specific requirements: to be Authorised person where required, Operator, Workshop repairs, Hotel standards tasks.
Personal Specification
Qualifications
you must have (or be predicted to have):
- Minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade 5-9.
- This should include Math’s, English and a Science
Required Skills & Abilities
- Good mechanical/electrical ability combined with understanding the importance of precision and accuracy.
- Ability to work at heights, in inspection pits and confined spaces.
Desired Personal Qualities
- The right attitude and adherence towards safety is highly important.
- Ability to manage own time, prioritise & meet deadlines
- Ability to undertake own research & independent learning
- Good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and able to demonstrate their commitment to achieving the apprenticeship award
- You should be able to act as a member of a multi-disciplined team (with flexibility around team roles), and also able to work on your own initiative where required.
Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?
Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
The apprentice programmes are not eligible for visa sponsorship as they do not meet the minimum requirements of the Home Office.
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