Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme

1 week ago

Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom Colas Rail UK Full time

Join us today
We are currently recruiting for brilliant new apprentices to join our Signalling division in Brentwood


Join the Colas Rail Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Scheme today to jump start your career and begin to provide you with the technical skills that you will need to realise your potential.

The duration of the scheme is between 2 and 3 years, dependant on your specialism; whether this be OLE, Signalling, Traction & Rolling Stock or Track.

We are committed to developing our employees and building our own talent, this in turn results in loyal and passionate employees who really care and deliver brilliantly for our customers.


As an apprentice with Colas Rail, you will be enrolled on the Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Programme and you can expect to be working closely with our experienced engineers and management on improving the UK rail systems.

As part of your apprenticeship scheme you will attend block release training to learn the more advanced skills of your technical specialism and throughout your programme we will support you with all the technical training that you will need to become a competent engineering technician.

We will give you the opportunity to continuously learn and develop your skills and knowledge, with the goal to helping you achieve Engineering Technician status with a relevant professional institution.


It is very important to us that you only think of your apprenticeship scheme as the very start of your journey with Colas Rail because this is going to be just the beginning of an exciting, challenging and very rewarding career.

Colas Rail is committed to the Safeguarding of Apprentices.

Colas Rail's approach is to provide a safe environment in which to work and study for staff, learners and visitors, including children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom we may have contact.


Person requirements
We're looking for enthusiastic and determined people who can work both independently and in a team.

For all our Apprenticeship Programmes, we are looking for a minimum of a Grade C / 4 in Maths and English, and the ability to stand out either through previous work experience, extracurricular activities etc.

We are also looking for apprentices who share our ethics and behaviours, but are not afraid to look at ways in which we can continuously improve.


About Us

  • Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industrys biggest and most prestigious, multidisciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights._
  • We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage crosscollaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that._
  • Every day we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them._
  • We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams._
  • Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets._
  • The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal Opportunities Policy, above all else, aims to achieve this objective._

Behavioural Skills

  • Engage and Care
  • Engage and stay close to our client. Provide sustainable solutions that you truly care about and join us in having an impact on the Infrastructure of the UK.
  • Execute and Share
  • Share our joint passion for the important work executed every day at Colas Rail. Share in our success, our diversity, our development and execute our project plans.
  • Energy and Dare
  • Display the energy of a leader, champion your teams. Dare to think innovatively and explore new horizons.


Colas Rail in the United Kingdom values and encourages diversity in our workforce, regardless of background, disability, age, religion, or gender.

As part of our aim to deliver quality services, we are committed to promoting equality and eliminating discrimination. We will create a workforce that is reflective of the communities we work and live in.

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