Vehicles Engineering Apprentice

Type: Apprentice
Region: London

As an apprentice, your 4-year development programme will be made up of up to 15 placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like:

Year 1

Placement 1 – Rolling Stock Depot – 2-4 months

Maintenance improvements, Modifications and Service Delivery

Placement 2 – Technical Services – 2-4 months

Train Testing, Environmental Testing, Audio Visual Testing

Placement 3 – Projects – 2-4 months

Engineer’s Trains, New Trams, Hydrogen powered buses

Year 2

Placement 1 – Docklands Light Railway – 2-4 months

New train introduction, Contract Management

Placement 2 – Croydon Trams – 2-4 months

New tram introduction, Contract Management

Placement 3 – London Buses – 2-4 months

Client Role, Safety & Reliability reviews

There is flexibility for apprentices to tailor their scheme. This can be agreed between you and your scheme sponsor – some placements are compulsory, and some are optional. This opportunity usually arises in Years 3 & 4.