Rail engineering advanced technician

Level

Higher

Length

4 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing and managing the delivery of technical engineering solutions across the rail network.

Lead technical inspections and maintenance activities on site

Diagnose and resolve complex faults in rail systems or vehicles

Supervise and guide junior technicians and operatives

Ensure work is completed in line with standards and safety rules

Prepare technical reports and maintenance records

Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes

Advanced technical knowledge in a chosen rail discipline

Fault diagnosis and problem-solving for complex rail systems

Planning and supervising maintenance and renewal work

Quality assurance and compliance with Railway Group Standards

Health and safety legislation specific to the rail environment

Mentoring and coaching less experienced technicians

Ready to look for a place?

See live Rail engineering advanced technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.