Media centre

Monday 4 Jul 2016

Network Rail looking for 15 more apprentices

Region & Route:

| North West & Central

Due to increased demand Network Rail is seeking to recruit 15 additional apprentices for its 2016 intake.

Apprentices have until 24 July to apply for the three-year scheme, which starts on 24 September.

The company, which takes on 150 apprentices a year, has vacancies at Manchester, Stockport, Preston, Warrington, Liverpool, Crewe, Carlisle, Stafford, Sandwell & Dudley, Bletchley, Banbury and London Euston.

The Advanced Apprenticeship programme offers people aged 18 and over a chance to earn while they learn.

Tina Purkis, head of human resources for Network Rail’s London North Western route, said: “This is a fabulous opportunity for young people to gain valuable work experience, transferable skills and recognised qualifications in one of the UK’s most exciting industries.”

Successful applicants will spend 20 weeks of the scheme at Network Rail’s development centre near Coventry. They will then move to their local depots where they’ll experience the front line of the railway.

Young people interested in applying to join the Network Rail apprenticeship scheme should apply here: http://www.networkrail.co.uk/apprentices.

ENDS 

Notes to editors:

More than 2,000 people have joined Network Rail’s Advanced Apprenticeship scheme since 2005. These include school and college leavers as well as those that were unhappy with their jobs, and chose to go back and into training to secure a more stable, long-term career.  The majority of those coming through the apprentice scheme also progress their career with Network Rail, with 85% of those who started on the 2005 Apprenticeship Scheme still working for the organisation.