Get your career back on track!
This is Never Mind the Gap - an initiative developed in 2019 to attract more women into the rail industry. We’re giving you the opportunity to peek behind the curtains and experience first-hand what it’s like to work for a rail company.
Working in collaboration, Network Rail, Northern, TransPennine Express (TPE) and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will be providing you with free training and work placements to show you just how rewarding working in rail can be.
Maybe you’ve recently been made redundant? Or you’ve taken a career break? Whatever your circumstances, we’ll give you the tools and knowledge to kickstart your journey and really fulfil your potential.
Key things to know
Duration: Wednesday 11th – Friday 27th September 2024
Location: Leeds Station
Requirements to apply
- You must be available for the full duration of the scheme.
- You will be based out of Leeds, so must live within a reasonable commuting distance.
- You need to be at least 18 years old.
Further information
Never Mind The Gap will cover a variety of topics such as:
- An introduction to rail
- Workshops on building confidence, interview skills, CV writing etc.
- Experience of what’s it like to be a train driver, using a virtual reality simulator
- An overview of the different roles that make up our station teams
- A tour of our train care centre at Neville Hill
- A final day of celebration at the end of the scheme
…and much more!
You’ll need to make your own way to the location; however we will provide you with travel to additional locations if required.
Next steps and important dates
Applications open: Monday 15th July 2024
Applications close: Wednesday 25th August 2024
Application reviews: Monday 19th – Friday 30th August*
Confirmation of placement: Monday 2nd – Wednesday 4th September
Scheme start date: Wednesday 11th September
*This may include an informative chat with the Never Mind The Gap Team.
If you have any further questions before applying please reach out to Charlotte Sylvester-Lax at charlotte.sylvesterlax@networkrail.co.uk.
Good luck!