Apply for our Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme

Our Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is currently closed. If you would like to register for our 2012 intake please register here and we will notify you when we re-open. We will start taking applications in January 2012, and would encourage you to apply as early as possible, as we may close the website for new applications once we have received sufficient for each location.

To apply in 2012

You will need to be 17 by 10th September 2012 and have 4 GCSEs at grade A-C (or equivalent), or 4 Scottish Standard grades 1-3 (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science or Engineering, you will be able to apply.

Before you apply

It is important you understand what’s involved in a career with Network Rail. Such is the importance of the job that we have a strict policy on drug and alcohol use.

Remember, this is an outdoor job that often requires a good level of physical fitness, so you should be prepared for that as well. We will give you a full medical including sight and hearing checks to make sure you meet our rigorous safety standards and we will also request information from your doctor on any existing medical condition, such as diabetes or any medications you’re being prescribed. If you don’t pass the medical we cannot employ you. Moreover, if you fail to disclose anything at this stage we will have to withdraw the offer.

If you have any questions about the scheme, please call 020 7557 8110 or email advanced@networkrail.co.uk.

Applications are processed on a first come first served basis, and once we have received sufficient applications for a location we may close it to new candidates. We will update the vacancy locations as applications come in, please check before applying.

Overseas applicants

Network Rail is an A-rated Sponsor under Tier 2 of the UK Immigration Points Based System (PBS). If you require a visa to work in the UK or would like further information on the PBS, go to the UK Border Agency’s website. We do not provide financial support for visa applications.