GWR Apprenticeships

GWR Apprenticeships This is the page for the GWR Apprenticeship schemes. We're here to keep you updated and answer your

This is the page for the Great Western Railway Apprenticeship Scheme. We are here to tell you a little more about us and how you can apply to be part of this award winning scheme. During all our programmes, we encourage continuous learning and development. Apprentices work in the following key areas of GWR; helping to deliver excellent service to our customers. Vocational training in the areas of

the apprenticeship

Dedicated mentors

Bespoke development sessions

Team building events

Intensive on-the-job training

Visit our website at https://www.gwr.com/apprenticeships for more information about the different schemes we run. "At GWR we are proud of our apprentices their passion for our brand and their determination to learn, develop and excel in their careers. We recognise that they are integral to our continuing success and play a vital part in building a Greater West"

Sharon Johnston
GWR HR Director

A few weeks ago, members of our team had the privilege of attending a celebration at Buckingham Palace for those who had...
12/06/2026

A few weeks ago, members of our team had the privilege of attending a celebration at Buckingham Palace for those who had achieved their The Duke of Edinburgh's Award Gold Award, proudly representing GWR.

It was a wonderful opportunity to recognise the dedication, resilience, and achievements of the award recipients, and to be part of such a prestigious occasion.

Well done to everyone involved, and thank you to our team for representing GWR at what looks to have been a truly memorable day. 👏🏅

Great to spend the day with students at the Reading Football Community Trust today.We delivered a couple of sessions foc...
09/06/2026

Great to spend the day with students at the Reading Football Community Trust today.

We delivered a couple of sessions focused on helping young people explore careers in the railway industry, including an event-planning challenge and a personality skills assessment.
It was brilliant to see so much creativity, teamwork, and engagement throughout the day.

Hopefully, we helped open a few eyes to the variety of opportunities available across the rail sector.

Thanks to the team at the Reading Football Community Trust for the warm welcome! 🚆⚽

We’ve had the pleasure of supporting the Bristol City Robins Foundation at a couple of fantastic events recently. 🚆⚽ Our...
02/06/2026

We’ve had the pleasure of supporting the Bristol City Robins Foundation at a couple of fantastic events recently. 🚆⚽

Our first session saw us deliver four workshops to 65 students, exploring the wide range of career opportunities available within GWR. Students also took part in an interactive event-planning challenge, putting their creativity and teamwork to the test while considering budgets, financial management, and how GWR’s values can help shape successful decision-making. 🚆💡📊

Our second event focused on interview skills and preparation, helping young people build confidence, develop their interview techniques, and prepare for future employment opportunities.
It’s been great to work alongside the Bristol City Robins Foundation and support young people as they develop the skills and knowledge needed for their future careers.

We were delighted to attend the Engineering, Automotive and Aerospace Technology Expo at Exeter College, speaking with s...
08/05/2026

We were delighted to attend the Engineering, Automotive and Aerospace Technology Expo at Exeter College, speaking with students and aspiring apprentices about the exciting opportunities available at GWR.

A huge thank you to everyone who has stopped by to chat with us. It was fantastic to meet so many enthusiastic and talented future engineers and innovators!

Great to be at Weston College today, sharing insights into the wide range of careers at GWR, highlighting our apprentice...
21/04/2026

Great to be at Weston College today, sharing insights into the wide range of careers at GWR, highlighting our apprenticeship opportunities, and offering practical tips for strong applications.

We had the opportunity to speak with 60 Travel and Tourism students an engaged and motivated group with real enthusiasm for future careers at GWR. It’s always encouraging to meet such driven learners.



Weston College

We were delighted to celebrate yesterday with our apprentices from across the network who were recognised for successful...
12/03/2026

We were delighted to celebrate yesterday with our apprentices from across the network who were recognised for successfully completing their apprenticeships 🎉

It was fantastic to see so many learners receive their awards and celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment they’ve shown throughout their programmes.

A huge thank you as well to our partners at Exeter College Apprenticeships and DofE, who play such an important role in supporting our teams and helping deliver our schemes.

Congratulations to every one of our graduating apprentices, we’re incredibly proud of you and excited to see where your journeys take you next 👏🚂

🚨 Life Saving Week at GWR 🚨 It’s been a busy and inspiring week for our apprentices! They’ve taken part in:🏊 Lifeguardin...
03/03/2026

🚨 Life Saving Week at GWR 🚨

It’s been a busy and inspiring week for our apprentices!

They’ve taken part in:

🏊 Lifeguarding training
⛑ First Aid certification

On top of that, the team has also represented us at three careers events and two Railway Safety events, a fantastic effort all round.

At Great Western Railway, we’re about more than trains and track. We’re committed to developing skills that protect, support and make a real difference.

If you’re looking for an apprenticeship that builds real-world qualifications and confidence for life, why not start your journey with us? 🚆

Visit our careers site to find out more.

✨ Thank You for Joining Our Webinars! ✨ A big thank you to everyone who attended our Customer Service and Engineering we...
25/02/2026

✨ Thank You for Joining Our Webinars! ✨

A big thank you to everyone who attended our Customer Service and Engineering webinars this week. We hope you found them insightful and that they gave you a real flavour of what it’s like to work at GWR 💚

We’re excited to share that we currently have a number of apprenticeship opportunities available:

🚆 Customer Service Apprentice roles in:

📍 Plymouth
📍 Taunton
📍 Maidenhead

🔧 Engineering Apprentice roles in:

📍 Plymouth
📍 Exeter
📍 Bristol
📍 Reading

If you’re ready to start your career with us, you can find all of these opportunities on our careers site at the link in our bio 👇

National Apprenticeship Week may be over, but we are still out and about meeting the future talent of GWR! This week the...
19/02/2026

National Apprenticeship Week may be over, but we are still out and about meeting the future talent of GWR!

This week the team visited Reading College to speak with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from those just starting out in their careers to others looking to retrain in something new.

It was fantastic to connect with so many enthusiastic individuals and share how our apprenticeship scheme can lead to rewarding careers in the rail industry.

Thinking about your next career move? Why not consider GWR?

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National Apprenticeship Week may be over, but we are still out and about meeting the future talent of GWR! This week the...
19/02/2026

National Apprenticeship Week may be over, but we are still out and about meeting the future talent of GWR!

This week the team visited Reading College to speak with people from a wide range of backgrounds, from those just starting out in their careers to others looking to retrain in something new.

It was fantastic to connect with so many enthusiastic individuals and share how our apprenticeship scheme can lead to rewarding careers in the rail industry.

Thinking about your next career move? Why not consider GWR?
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