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Our apprenticeship scheme
There’s plenty of reasons to get onboard with a career at TransPennine Express. While we’re working towards the best possible rail network for the North and Scotland, we’re also striving to become a place where people are proud to build their careers.
At TransPennine Express, it’s our goal to help people reach their full potential. Our northern routes, have northern roots, meaning we don’t just serve communities across northern England and Scotland, we are one. If making people crack a smile helps you feel at home, and raising standards is second nature to you, we’d love to have you onboard.
Ready to jumpstart your future and gain real-world experience with one of the UK’s most exciting rail operators?
Interested in joining us? We usually open around May-June each year for applications. If we aren’t currently open, please email apprenticeships@tpexpress.co.uk to express your interest and we’ll be in touch when our next round of apprenticeships is open!
Apprenticeships explained
Think of it as your all-access pass to the world of rail. An apprenticeship is a paid, hands on training programme that allows you to gain valuable, real world experience whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification – it’s a great way to kick start your career!
It’s the perfect way to get a feel for different career paths, build new skills, and figure out where you shine. You’ll be on the move, learning loads, meet a variety of teams, and leave with a clearer idea of what your future could look like. Plus, it's a great way to grow your confidence, communication, and problem-solving skills.
At TransPennine Express we’re invested in our people so we’ll support you to learn and gain a recognised Level 3 qualification. You’ll get dedicated support from a professional training provider and you’ll also get time set aside for you during your working week to get all your studying and learning complete.
Post apprenticeship success stories
Some of our recent apprentices have secured full time positions in roles including Admin Support, Social Media Advisor and Trainee Conductor.
In fact, we’re award winning too! Our Sustainability Apprentice, Lucy Lightbown, recently won Apprentice of the Year at the Women in Rail Awards thanks to her fantastic work.
Whether you’re interested in working on the tracks, helping our customers in the stations or on board or contributing to our operation from behind the scenes, we’ve got space for everyone to succeed.
If you’re ready to be yourself, raise the bar, pull together with a great team, and make someone’s day, your journey starts here.
Benefits
- You’ll gain real experience while studying and get paid a competitive salary while you do it.
- You won’t be making tea or sitting on the sidelines. You'll be part of the action, contributing to key projects and seeing the impact of your work.
- From technical know-how to confidence, communication, and teamwork, you’ll build a toolbox of skills for future success.
- You’ll join a community of other apprentices to support and share best practice with each other, learn new skills designed to help you grow personally and professionally.
- You’ll be supported by experienced professionals who know the industry inside out.
- With support, training, and career guidance, your apprenticeship could be the first step to a full-time role and a future with real progression.
- You’ll be part of a company that helps connect millions of people across the North and Scotland. What you do here matters, and you’ll feel proud of it.
Meet our current apprentices
Nicola Buckley, People Director at TransPennine Express said: “The apprenticeship programme at TransPennine Express will see these inspiring young people supporting us and gaining work experience across every area of the business. The railway is a great place to work, and we are very fortunate to be able to be actively recruit new talent to support our growing business.”;
Lindsay Penney, Early Careers Manager at TransPennine Express said: “We've had a brilliant group of young talent join us so far, working in a variety of areas across the business from Service Planning to Finance. I am delighted to have the opportunity of overseeing the apprenticeship programme and ensuring this is an opportunity that benefits each apprentice, allowing them to grow not only in their roles, but also as individuals, whilst supporting them in the first steps in their career. This is an exciting time to work at TransPennine Express and I wish all our new apprentices the best of luck.”
Register your interest in the apprenticeship programme and receive further information and recruitment updates regarding upcoming vacancies email apprenticeships@tpexpress.co.uk
Good Youth Employment Standards
Don’t just take our word for it, we’ve been recognised for our Good Youth Employment Standards. To find out more about what the means head to their website here.
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