Graduate Programme

Be a part of the London Northwestern Railway family and join us on a journey to help transform the railway for the better. We are looking for freshly qualified graduates who would like to make a genuine impact delivering benefits to customers travelling by rail.

Graduates will receive a balanced exposure to a mixture of both frontline and head office functions through 4 different placements throughout the year and we will ensure you receive the training, guidance and development to support you throughout the programme and your future career with us.

Programme overview

• 1 year long programme spread across four 3-months long core placements.
• Based in the head office in Birmingham for HQ roles, or across the network for frontline positions depending on the placement.
• Opportunities for short mini secondments with other departments or even with other industry partners could be arranged.

What to expect from our Graduate Programme

• Lead and oversee projects on the railway network that truly impact passengers and the community. Take charge and manage operations at several of our 150+ stations.
• Developing core professional skillset – from dealing with customers to managing projects and interacting with internal and external stakeholders. With the right balance of courses and training, we will ensure that you develop professional skills relevant to your placement role.
• Get a comprehensive understanding of the business. During your 12 months on the scheme, we will ensure a well-rounded experience with a blend of frontline exposure, including customer interactions and core operations involving trains and stations, as well as placements within our head office functions. With over 30 distinct departments, we are confident that you will find the perfect role for yourself.
• Become future managers and leaders. We love to invest in our graduates and help you shape and progress your career within the company. Further professional opportunities following the programme could be within one of our many departments.

Benefits
Excellent benefits package including pension, 25 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays), access to Extra Mile our Employee Benefits Portal, free travel perks, FIP (European Travel Discount) card after 1 year, and 75% discount off other operators in the UK.

Entry requirements

• 2:1 in any degree subject.
• Must have graduated within the last 3 years.
• A building surveying degree is required for Property Management and Maintenance roles