Apprentice Engineer with Gemini Rail Services

Have you ever wondered what keeps the UK's trains moving? Kick-start your engineering career with Gemini Rail Services! As an Apprentice Engineer, you'll earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and work hands-on with real railway vehicles from day one whilst developing valuable skills for the future.

Wage: £15,392 a year

Training course: Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours: Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Friday, 7:00am to 12:00pm. 37 hours a week.

Start date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Duration: 4 years 2 months

Positions available: 4

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You'll be joining an award-winning apprenticeship programme with a track record of developing apprentices into highly skilled engineers. If you're curious about how things work, enjoy practical problem-solving, and want a career with real progression opportunities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What will the apprentice be doing? As part of the production team at Wolverton Works, you'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced engineers who will support and mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.

Your duties will include:

• Installing and maintaining electrical systems on railway vehicles
• Testing and inspecting electrical equipment
• Diagnosing and repairing faults
• Learning how to use specialist engineering tools and equipment
• Supporting maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Following strict health and safety procedures
• Attending college on day release to develop your technical knowledge
• Building a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and progress

Every day is different, and you'll be involved in real engineering work that helps keep the UK's rail network running safely and efficiently.

What we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Have a genuine interest in engineering or how things work
• Enjoy practical, hands-on tasks
• Like solving problems and fixing things
• Are motivated to learn and develop new skills
• Can follow instructions and work safely
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Work well as part of a team
• Are reliable, adaptable, and eager to succeed

Annual leave must be taken outside of college attendance days.

This is a safety-critical environment and successful candidates will be required to complete appropriate medical screening and drug and alcohol testing. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy once sufficient applications have been received.

Where you'll work

Wolverton Works Stratford Road Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK12 5NT

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider:

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

Training course:

Mechatronics maintenance technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.