Rail engineering technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Engineering and manufacturing

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Providing technical support to engineers working on the rail network and trains.

Inspect railway assets and record condition data accurately

Carry out planned maintenance tasks on rail systems or vehicles

Diagnose and fix faults under supervision

Follow safe systems of work and comply with Railway Group Standards

Use specialist tools and test equipment correctly

Complete maintenance logs and handover documentation

Technical principles in a specialist rail discipline (track, signalling, electrification, or rolling stock)

Safe systems of work on or near live railway lines

Inspection and testing procedures for rail equipment

Fault-finding and routine maintenance techniques

Using technical drawings, manuals, and engineering documentation

Quality standards and record-keeping requirements in rail

Ready to look for a place?

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

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