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Thursday 6 Mar 2025

Network Rail seeking 38 apprentices across Scotland

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Scotland’s Railway: Scotland

Network Rail is searching for Scotland’s next generation of railway engineers with applications now open for the company’s 2025 apprenticeship programme.

Responsible for operating, maintaining and renewing the country's railway infrastructure, Network Rail Scotland will be recruiting 38 apprentices for the scheme, which starts in August 2025.

Apprentices are required at locations across the country, including:

• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Aberdeen
• Inverness
• Irvine
• Paisley
• Motherwell
• Montrose
• Crianlarich
• Helmsdale

The three-year course is open to people from all walks of life – whether a new school leaver or someone looking to change careers – and leads to an SCQF Level 7 engineering qualification.

Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland route director, said: “We’re looking for passionate individuals who are ready to play a vital role in keeping Scotland’s railway running safely and efficiently.

“Our engineering apprenticeship is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and develop skills that will shape the future of our railway.

“Whether you are just starting out, or are looking for a change of career, we are looking for people from all backgrounds to bring their talents to our team.”

Network Rail Scotland looks after nearly 3,000 miles of track, over 14,000 bridges, tunnels and other structures and owns 366 stations.

The company helps move around 2,500 trains each day and invests around £1bn each year operating, maintaining and renewing infrastructure across Scotland.

For more information about the apprenticeship opportunities at Network Rail prospective candidates can visit: https://www.earlycareers.networkrail.co.uk/programme/apprenticeships/