Early careers

2025 Graduate scheme – open for applications now

We're excited to offer two pathways on our 2025 graduate scheme. They are both open to final year students at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) and the University of Greenwich (UofG), as part of our commitment to social mobility in the areas we serve.

2025 is the 200th anniversary of the first passenger rail journey. We're celebrating our proud history and looking ahead to our bright future. Will you be part of it?

So, if you're a final year student at either CCCU or UofG, click on the links below to view the advert, find out more and apply.

2025 Summer Internships – open for applications now

Our summer internship programme for second year students is back and bigger than ever! Join us for two months this summer and be part of the teams making great things happen.

The pathway you can apply for depends on where your currently studying, so please double check you’re eligible before you apply.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Rail industry work experience programme

We've teamed up with our industry partners to offer an exclusive work experience programme aimed at ages 14-15. Led by Routes into Rail, the programme will take place during the 2025 Easter half-term.

Find out more and apply on the Routes into Rail website.

Engineering Apprenticeship – open for applications from 10 February 2025

Starting in September 2025, our three-year Engineering Apprenticeship programme is the perfect foundation block for anyone looking to start a career in Engineering.

The apprenticeship balances college learning with work placements at our Engineering depots for an excellent blended approach to learning.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship will result in a Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Competence and knowledge of different types of trains, faults and Southeastern depots, as well as opportunities to progress into other Engineering roles.

Can you move people? Apply here for our Engineering Apprenticeship