Engineering Technician Apprentice DB Cargo UK Limited

The four-year apprenticeship will cover all rail engineering skills through classroom based learning and hands on depot tasks all while being supported by a skills coach and the engineering team at the depot.

You will develop your skillset in the below practical and theory based elements of Traction & Rolling Stock

Safe and Professional working practices including legislation, regulation, industry procedures and safety requirements.

The scientific, technical, engineering, mathematical and design principles that are required to support the maintenance of our Loco Fleet.

How to work effectively and contribute to engineering solutions and innovation including understanding and applying problem solving techniques and diagnostics, project planning and management, time management and quality management and assurance systems.

Career skills such as time management, working analytically, communication and organisation.

Understanding engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Learn how to handle equipment safely and correctly.

Use systematic faults diagnosis techniques to assist in the rectification of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Use test and measuring instruments in both metric and imperial units.

You will learn how to understand the fundamentals of traction and rolling stock components including the below.

• Braking systems



• Axels



• Wheels and bearings



• Suspension



• AC electric power collection



• Heating ventilation



• Air conditioning


Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and learning the importance of workplace improvement and quality assurance

At the end of the apprenticeship programme, you will take part in an end point assessment to showcase everything you have achieved at DB Cargo UK.

The training you will be getting

Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Training to be delivered to attain engineering competence to maintain rail locomotives (Diesel and Electric) and wagons


• Locomotive fleet consists of CL66, 67, 90, and 92.


• Local health and Safety systems


• Learning will be both workshop and depot based with the help of a dedicated Total People Engineering Tutor and experienced depot engineers.
  
  Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 4) Essential, You must be aged 18; this is to ensure we are compliant with Health & Safety requirements and regulations around shift patterns and working at night for under 18's - There is no upper age limit. A safety critical medical will be carried out. - You must live within a 60-minute commute of the depot location. - DB Cargo offer a range of employment benefits including - A generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), Free on-site parking, EV charging at selected sites, Cycle to work scheme, DB Learning World, Discounts at a variety of shops and services and access to an Employee Assistance Programme which includes a health and wellbeing resource. We're looking for people with a keen interest in engineering and the desire and ambition to build a successful career with DB Cargo UK.

We are passionate about developing our people and we will support you throughout your career at DB Schenker UK. We believe that employees should have the opportunity to grow and develop in a lifelong learning environment., D.B. Cargo is a highly reputable International rail logistic operator based in Crewe.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience


Apprenticeship standard

Engineering technician