East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched its recruitment drive to attract new Fleet Engineers in line with National Apprenticeship Week.
EMR is encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the roles based at depots in Nottingham and Derby.
The operator values diversity across its organisation and is encouraging women, younger people and ethnic minority groups to apply for the roles.
Applicants must be 16 years old on 1st September 2022 to apply for the roles with EMR.
The programme combines practical skills development with theory and practical work in the classroom.
Upon hiring the Engineering Apprentices will help more than 250 maintenance staff to look after a fleet of over 100 trains.
EMR commented on the importance of investing in apprenticeships and bringing about a more diverse workforce.
Kate Holden, HR Director for EMR said: “Our Fleet Engineer Apprentices are our future talent.
“They bring diversity of experience and thought, new ideas and a fresh approach that helps to drive our business forward.
“We offer a four-year programme designed to give practical on the job training.
“The work involves time in our Fleet Engineering depots, and the classroom helping to give them all the underpinning knowledge they need to be successful in their apprenticeship.
“One of our major challenges is encouraging a more diverse workforce.
“We’ve been working to increase the number of females applying for our fleet engineer roles by tackling any unconscious bias through blind screening.”
The closing date for applicants is Sunday 20th February and can be submitted on the EMR careers site at https://jobs.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/.
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