Apprentice Train Maintenance Technician/Fitter. Review

I work as part of a team of Train Maintenance Technicians/Fitters and maintain a fleet of trains for London Midland.

Yes, learn how the trains actually work instead of going "oh, a train, it moves, it stops". A number of Internally run training course help to improve this knowledge. I also studied for 2 years, studying Level 2 Mechanical Engineering and Level 3 Electrical Engineering at a Local College.

I can always have a laugh with the team I work with and the work I carry out is different almost every day.

I feel very valued by SIEMENS as I have been called upon to give Depot Tours and show around new apprentices.

The program is well structured and organised.

I received plenty support from my college tutors when I studied at college.

I receive support from the training team, other technicians and other apprentices as well as my managers.

The salary is very competitive for a job withing the Rail industry.

Yes, voluntary events allow us to talk to other other apprentices as well as people who are interested in becoming an apprentice.

Yes

There is always a job within the Rail industry.

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