People interested in working in the rail industry can find out more about apprenticeships at TransPennine Express (TPE).

The train operator marked National Apprenticeship Week by sharing details of opportunities available for young people.

TPE now has more than 105 apprentices working across several different areas within the company such as customer experience, train planning, engineering, major projects and trainee drivers. Of those apprentices, nineteen are currently undertaking part in the two-year young apprenticeship program with the train operator.

Leah Brook has gone on to secure a full-time position within TPE. She is now a Customer Information Assistant said: “The apprenticeship scheme is a unique opportunity and one that can be extremely rewarding, as I found out.

“Learning about different aspects of the business gave me an opportunity to grow my skill set all whilst earning a wage at the same time, the hard work paid off too and I’m delighted to now work in a full-time role at TPE.”

Becky Titterington, Talent and Apprenticeship Manager at TransPennine Express said: “Our apprenticeship gives inspiring people from across the North and into Scotland the opportunity to experience working across some of the different and varied areas of the business, whilst adding to their personal growth with the option of completing the Duke of Edinburgh Gold award."

People can register their interest in a TPE apprenticeship via the Early Careers Apprenticeships Talent Registration Page on the FirstGroup website.