31.10.14
Network Rail increases graduate places for 2015
Network Rail is to increase the number of places available on its graduate and work placement schemes by more than 40% in the next year.
The company is looking to recruit 145 graduates – up from 100 last year – to join its 2015 graduate scheme and help build a bigger, better railway for Britain.
Around a third of the places will be open to those with engineering degrees, with the company keen to attract people from a wide mix of academic backgrounds for the remainder.
In addition to opportunities in engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical or electronic), graduates can apply for jobs in general management, finance, property, strategic planning, supply chain, business technology and project management, with positions available all over Britain.
A further 40 places are available on the company’s one-year work placement scheme. Open to second-year undergraduates, the scheme gives students the chance to obtain exposure to the workplace which will stand them in good stead as they apply for jobs on completion of their degrees.
Fiona Tabraham, senior resourcing partner at Network Rail, said: “Network Rail has £38bn to invest over the next five years so there’s never been a better time to get on board as we build the railway network of the future.
“Our graduates are given responsibility from day one, building up the core skills that they need to become future leaders of the business. Anyone interested in a career that makes a difference to people’s lives should join us on this journey.”
To further support the company’s work with undergraduates, Network Rail has launched a prize draw offering five final year university students the chance to win a suite of opportunities – including one-to-one mentoring sessions with the firm’s future leaders and CV guidance sessions – all designed to help give them the best chance of securing a job when they go into the job market. Details can be found, here.
Applications for next year’s graduate and work placement schemes must be submitted by midday on Monday 29 December 2014.For more information about the schemes, click here.
As well as the increased opportunities at Network Rail, the industry has come together to form Routes into Rail, which aims to highlight the innovative and diverse career opportunities available in the rail sector.
Here’s the latest Routes into Rail promo video:
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