Never Mind the Gap work experience programme

Never Mind the Gap work experience programme

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Are you a woman interested in exploring a rewarding career in the rail industry? Look no further! This two-week initiative, run by Network Rail and TransPennine Express, offers an incredible opportunity for participants to receive free training and work placements in the North West area.

Date: 16-27 June 2025

Time: 10:00-14:00 each day

Location: Manchester, successful applicants will have to arrange transport to and from Manchester Piccadilly station each day

For: Women aged 18+ who may have had a career break, been on maternity leave, encountered redundancy or are looking for a career change

  • Spend a day with our dynamic social media and communications team.
  • Work at a bustling station and learn more about our customer service roles.
  • Experience a day in the life of a signaller and take a tour around our Rail Operating Centre.
  • Get to learn what it’s like to be a train driver, using our state-of-the-art virtual reality simulator.
  • Spend time with our valuable engineering teams and see what work they do.
  • Enhance your employability skills with sessions on CV writing, interview tips and personal brand.
  • Plus much more!

Apply here!

Applications close 18 May.

Date

June 16 - June 27
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Never Mind the Gap work experience programme