Engineering Tech Apprentice - West

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📍 Exeter, England, United-Kingdom

Full-time Other-General Posted March 02, 2026

Job Description

About the job ?

As an Engineering Plant technician apprentice at GWR you'll train and learn whilst you earn. Everything from how to inspect, service, repair, fault find and react to faults with depot infrastructure, from lighting / heating systems to 415v shore supply systems and equipment that enables our Engineering depots to operate and in turn supports Engineering in delivering the train service for our customers.

The apprenticeship is designed to maximise your full potential and provide you with the competencies, experiences and qualifications needed to become a skilled Engineer of the future.

Your main responsibilities will be:

During your apprenticeship, you will study a level 2 & 3 qualification in electrical engineering, with an opportunity to progress to further qualifications throughout your career. Alongside training at the depot, you'll attend college to work towards your qualifications. In year 2 of the programme, you'll be given the op...