Apprentice - Electrical Design: Level 6 - Derby 2026

Req ID:505660 

Appointment Basis: Fixed Term

Sites: Derby

Application Deadline:  31st January 2026

Salary:  £20,000

To Apply: go to “Career Opportunities” in ALPS

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role!

This is an opportunity to join a world-leading engineering company through a well-established 3-year Apprenticeship Development Programme. You will work alongside experienced professionals and receive strong support, mentoring and coaching while developing against the Apprenticeship Standard.

The programme includes placements across multiple departments to build a broad understanding of the business. Placements are planned to support your development and provide a varied, rewarding experience.

Candidate will be part of the Services UK Engineering Electrical Design team. We are responsible for all aspects of electrical design changes related to our large legacy in-service fleet portfolio.

Key Responsibilities?

• Develop electrical installation/wiring solutions for modifications developed by the System's team or from external 3rd parties and handle/manage the upkeep of the affected core electrical data. This involves updating electrical schematics, wiring tables. BOMs (Bill of Materials), creating harness stick diagrams & cable installation routing diagram
• Prepare modification design data, analyze, develop, test and demonstrate Electrical Engineering solutions that solve complex issues for vehicle installation requirements.
• Provide electrical design cost and schedule estimates on complicated engineering programs.
• Attend Alstom and customer sites to carry out on-train surveys during the various phases of design and implementation activity.
• Respond promptly to (TQ's) technical queries raised by the customer against design data.
• Due to the nature of the role the successful candidate will be required, to work at height and in enclosed spaces, from time to time.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• GCSE or equivalent 5 Subjects including Maths, English & Science (Grade 4 to 9)
• 90+ credits in an Engineering BTEC at Level 3 or 3 A Levels of Grade C or above.
  
• Strong communication, analytical and IT skills
  
• Mechanical and Electrical understanding

Mobility by nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFRqlwbmKts

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

As part of the application process, you will need to answer a series of mandatory questions; please allocate time in going through and answering them to the best of your ability.  The recruitment process includes online tests, assessment centre, competency interview.  You will be contacted via email if you are successful at each stage. 

We wish you the best of luck for all the steps and look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.