Apprenticeships

Rolling Stock Apprentice

DB Cargo UK Limited Stoke-On-Trent

Intermediate

Apprenticeship Level

Engineering operative (level 2)

Apprenticeship Standard

Summary

At DB Cargo UK, we're looking for a Fitter to join our Wagon Maintenance Team at Stoke. As a Wagon Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining, overhauling and refurbishing rolling stock in accordance with the relevant regime and specifications. Due to Health and Safety, the apprentice will need to be at least 18 years old.

  • To maintain/overhaul and refurbish rolling stock in accordance with the relevant regime and specification
  • This includes but is not limited to - fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and work arising
  • To ensure that stock levels are kept and stock is stored correctly.
  • To order/reorder stock as required
  • To carry out damage reports/overload inspections on behalf of the customer and provide all documentation including photographs when required
  • To submit quotes and final costs for 3rd party work
  • Complete all relevant documentation relating to all work carried out on any rolling stock vehicle
  • To correctly file/store all rolling stock documentation

Employment

£16,752 a year

Wage

42

Hours Per Week

1 Sep 2025

Expected Start Date

Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 4.30pm. Friday - college release day.

Working Week

1 Year 6 Months

Expected Duration

Employer

DB Cargo UK Limited

Employer Name

Whieldon Road, Stoke-On-Trent, ST4 4HP, Stoke-On-Trent

Employer Address
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We provide freight, infrastructure and passenger charter trains throughout the UK, and freight services to and from mainland Europe via the Channel Tunnel. We also provide traction and train crew for scheduled passenger operators.

Training Provider

STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in engineering operations (Knowledge)
  • Functional Skills in English and/or maths if required

Desired Applicant

Skills

Communication skills, Enthusiatic to learn, Interest in engineering

Qualifications

English or Maths GCSE or equivalent (3 or above) Essential

How To Apply

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VAC1000315545

Vacancy Reference Number

13 May 2025

Application Closing Date
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