*Please note, you must be between the ages of 16 - 18 at the commencement of employment to be considered for this young talent apprenticeship*
Who are we?
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.
Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life.
SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.
The South Western Railway Apprenticeship programme has officially achieved the Silver standard from Investors in People for 'We Invest in Apprentices'
About the job
If you love problem-solving and have an analytical mind with a good geographic knowledge, a career in Train Planning could be perfect for you. In the Train Planning function, you will be putting into practice the knowledge, skills and behaviours that underpin your Apprenticeship learning experience that will lead to an industry-accredited qualification.
This role assists in providing the Train Planning team with support and enhanced resource in the compilation and documentation of efficient and effective timetables and associated rolling stock and train crew resource plans. This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain experience and acquire skills and knowledge in all technical aspects of the train planning process; its associated techniques and systems. You will also gain a working appreciation of how the technical skills of train planning and the plans they generate influence operations, performance, customer service, resourcing, commercial and other business requirements.
Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3
You'll need:
As a minimum, you will need to have:
About the location
South Western Railways HQ is based on the 4th Floor at South Bank Central, a stone's throw from the River Thames and a 10 minute walk from our busiest station, Waterloo. It is local to many well-known attractions, restaurants and retail facilities and is easily accessible by public transport.
Working pattern
Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days
The Reward
In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:
Additional Information
Your assigned Professional Coach will deliver training sessions, in person or online, supporting you 1:1 to gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful completion of your apprenticeship. You will complete various assessments which will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the subject and form part of your portfolio. At the start of the programme your Professional Coach will work with you to create an Individual Learning Plan outlining the work that you will need to complete to evidence your learning.
We all belong at SWR. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.
We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.
We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.
If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.
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