Northern is searching for 16 new engineering apprentices to join their team, and learn the skills needed to help look after the maintenance and enhancement of their fleet of trains.
The apprentices will be based at one of five ‘TrainCare Centres’ across the North of England, including: Heaton in Newcastle, Botanic Gardens in Hull, Neville Hill in Leeds, Newton Heath in Manchester and Allerton in Liverpool.
Jack Commandeur, engineering director at Northern, said: “These roles are a great opportunity for anyone interested in engineering to join a team of experts maintaining and developing our diverse fleet of trains.
“These roles will help develop the talents of budding engineers across the North of England who are looking for a career that speaks to their passion for science and technology.”
The focus on young people is designed to help nurture the next generation of railway engineers and engineering leaders.
Alexandra Widdop, one of Northern’s engineering apprentices at their Neville Hill depot in West Yorkshire, said: “I’m in the third year of my apprenticeship and I love it. I’ve learnt so much from the team and I’ve had chance to work on trains across the fleet.
“If you’re interested in solving problems and embracing new technology – this is a great industry to work in.”
Whilst the vacancies are open to all, the operator is targeting its recruitment campaign at school and college-leavers (aged 16-22) with a minimum of five GCSEs including English, maths and science. The apprentice roles offer a starting salary of £15,817 per annum, rising to £18,963 per annum during the apprenticeship – and benefits including free train travel on the Northern network.
For more information and details of how to apply, click here. The closing date for applications is Sunday, 11 December.
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