Engineering Apprentice

About this opportunity

Start your Engineering career at Metrolink, the largest light rail network in the UK! We're hiring for Engineering apprenticeships in several specialisms. You will combine ‘on the job’ learning alongside receiving training from The Growth Company.

As an Engineering Apprenticeship you will develop key competencies of your specialism by combining ‘on the job’ learning alongside receiving training from a college provider.

Key accountabilities will include:

• Learning to use tools, equipment, and technology specific to your specialism
• Learning to develop engineering maintenance skills
• Applying structured techniques to common and non-routine problems and fault diagnosis
• Assist in planning small works and project works
• Being a team player, acting professionally and communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders across the business, and customers
• Contribute to building an inclusive culture, taking a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours and attitudes that don't support equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ensure own health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace, ensuring the zero harm principles and just culture is demonstrated in all ways of working
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, regulations, and standards
• Studying and completing:
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) - Digital Signals & Telecoms, Electrical & Mechanical, Rolling Stock Maintenance and Track Maintenance

Take a look at the job descriptions attached on our careers page to learn more about the key accountabilities for each area.

Are you keen to learn more about these apprenticeships in-person? Come meet our team and have a chance to explore these opportunities by attending our Open Evening between 15.30 - 19.30, Monday 17th June 2024 at University Academy 92, Manchester M16 0PU. For more information and to confirm your attendance, please visit - https://MetrolinkEngApprenticeships.eventbrite.co.uk

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
•More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
•Any training you need to complete
•What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

GCSEs or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics (Grade 4/ C or above)

Personal Qualities

• Shows respect for all stakeholders
• Interpersonal skills
• Take ownership of situations
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Communicates effectively either verbally or in writing
• Problem solving approach
• Adaptability
• A drive for quality and excellence

Skills

Essential:
• Good communication skills- Building good relationships is fundamental to the delivery of services
• Organisational skills- The ability to manage your own workload and to work to deadlines
• Teamwork and cooperation- The ability to work flexibly in a team and contribute to a supportive work environment
• Adaptability and flexibility- some night and weekend work will be required

Desirable:
• Basic tool-handling and/or electrical, joinery, carpentry, plumbing or painting
• Full driving licence