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Rail Apprentice

  • Location: Barnsley
  • Salary: £18000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

  • Sector: Infrastructure
  • Contact: Amanda MacCarthy
  • Contact Email: bhawke@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01324478202
  • Start Date: 08 June 2021
  • Expiry Date: 24 May 2021
  • Job Ref: NRL-Rail-Internal

Rail Apprentice - Barnsley and UK wide

The Rail Apprentice role is a multi-disciplined role designed to provide a great introduction to develop a range of technical skills to work within the sector. The successful candidate will be trained in grinding, signalling and maintenance, which are the core elements of our Rail business.

Based out of our Barnsley hub, reporting to the Rail Operations Manager, you will be required to work nights and weekends covering a range of contracts - whilst also attending college over a 3-year period to gain a recognised qualification within the rail industry.

Due to the nature of the work, you will be required to work weekends, nights and public holidays when required. As our clients are nationwide, you will also be required to work away from home for prolonged periods where necessary (all travel costs and expenses will be covered by the company). A company van will be issued.


Who are NRL?
At NRL, our people play an integral role on major projects across a range of critical sectors including infrastructure and power generation. Our Rail contracting experts have supported Britain’s railway tracks since 2001. As a Principal Contractor Licence holder with Network Rail and RISQS audited supplier, they support infrastructure programmes with a constant focus on safety and innovation – with an exemplary track record for compliance.

It’s important to us that every colleague is given the opportunity to grow and develop their capability. Our company values of care, openness, integrity, accountability, commerciality and professionalism guide us every day – and have transformed our small family-owned business into a multi-million pound Group.

What we’re looking for in our candidates:

  • Full UK Driving Licence

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Work well as part of a team or individually

  • Able to problem solve and raise initiatives

  • Willing to work away for periods

  • Familiar with Microsoft office and the use of Apple iPad

  • Willingness to take on new ideas and learn from experienced team members


A wealth of benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:

  • 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years continued service – with the option to purchase additional days each year

  • Competitive pension scheme

  • Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance

  • Working hours flexibility

  • Long service awards

  • Benefits platform including cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance