We are proud to be One Team at East Midlands Railway (EMR). We are passionate about keeping people safe, delighting our customers, doing the right thing and putting customers at the heart of our sustainable railway for the East Midlands. With over 2,600 employees, our people are the reason we are so successful and our Apprentices make a crucial contribution to this. Ten times accredited as a Top Employer, and Gold accredited for Inclusive Employers we value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We have an exciting opportunity to join #TeamEMR Fleet Production Team as a Level 3 Rail Engineering Apprentice.Is this opportunity for me?Our Fleet Engineering Apprentices are our future talent, who bring diversity of experience and thought, new ideas and a fresh approach that helps drive our business forward.Based at our Derby depot, you'll have an important role in making sure our trains are safe, well-maintained, and reliable.We offer a 4-year programme designed to give practical on the job training in our Fleet Engineering depots, combined with classroom-based learning that will give you all the underpinning knowledge you need to be successful in your apprenticeship You'll get practical experience of Engineering, Fitting and Vehicle Building and lots of other maintenance activities that keep our trains on the right track! It is a 4-year EMR Training Programme that is aligned to the competence level of our Senior Team Member/Technician role. At the end of it you will attain apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician (Traction and Rolling Stock) and we’ve teamed up with theNational Training Academy for Rail (NTAR) to support you with the best industry-standard training available. What will I get in return?We'll equip you with the skills to build an exciting and rewarding career in our railway family and when you complete your apprenticeship, you’ll be qualified to apply for work as a Rail Engineering Technician / Senior Team Member.You’ll earn a fantastic starting salary of £18,258.33, increasing to: £20,046.24 (Year 2), £24,055.48 (Year 3) and £32,073.98 (Year 4). You’ll also get some great rail perks, including free train travel with EMR (and other TransportUK operators), 75% discount on travel with other train companies, discounted family and friends tickets and a generous workplace pension scheme.Can I apply? We believe anyone can train, whatever their background. If you can show that you’ve got what we see in our #TeamEMR apprentices daily, you’ll be a good match. This includes:Enjoying working as part of a teamTaking pride in completing tasks to a high standardGreat communication skillsA positive attitude and an appetite for learning and personal developmentThe only requirement we ask for is that you have (or are expected to achieve in Summer 2026) GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4 / C or above, so we know you’ll be ready for the learning programme. As this is a safety critical role, you will also be required to live within 60 minutes’ travelling time of the depot.This all sounds great! What is the recruitment process like?Just complete the online application form and upload your CV. This is your big chance to tell us about your skills and why you'd make a great apprentice! If you can show you know a bit about us and highlight what you can bring to #TeamEMR, it will really help you stand out. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a Depot Guided Tour at Etches Park, which will take place on 3rd April 2026. The tour will give you an insight on depot operations, fleet maintenance, as well as a tour of the shop floor. Our assessment centres will take place on 9th April 2026. You'll get the opportunity to hear more about the apprenticeship, what we offer and meet some of the people you'll be working with. This is where you get the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality. Following this there will be a competency based interview, we'll make sure we send out revision tools and resource for you to feel well equipped to perform your best.What do I do if I have questions before applying?
Join us at our inaugural Information Session, where we’ll share an overview of the apprenticeship programme, outline expectations, and give interested candidates the opportunity to ask questions before applying. The session will take place on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 16:00 on Microsoft Teams. Please register your interest for the session via the link below.Fleet Engineering Apprenticeships 2026/27 - Information SessionAs we operate a blind screening process, please remove all personal information, including your name, from your CV. If you’re offered a place, we'll let you know in May and you’ll join us in August / September.We promise to treat you fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment and selection process.We look forward to receiving your application! *Please note: There are two ongoing applications for the Fleet Apprenticeships - Derby and Nottingham. Please submit your application for only ONE location.
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