TransPennine Express welcomes the next generation of railway talent

TransPennine Express (TPE) has opened its doors to eight new apprentices, expanding its team with fresh talent who will experience different areas of the business as part of a popular two-year scheme.

The new cohort of apprentices who come from towns and cities across the region including Huddersfield, Leeds, Manchester and Middlesbrough will receive an introduction to the rail industry, with each based in a different department, including Communications, Customer Experience, Performance, Retail Systems, Safety, Service Delivery and Social Media.

Over the next two years, the eight individuals Ben Hunt, Cameron Law, Ellen Thompson, Harry Moss, Jacob Dube, Jack Millward, Megan Asquith, and Ted Hollas will be fully immersed in the world of TPE and will play an integral part in transporting customers and connecting communities across the North and into Scotland.

The apprentices will work across the business to see how each function works together to keep customers on the move, all while gaining the skills required for a career in the rail industry.

Each will also gain a level 3 qualification, with TPE working with training providers to ensure the qualifications are relevant and positively impact both the business and the apprentices.

Emma Sayers-Bates, Early Careers Talent Manager for TransPennine Express, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the next generation of rail talent and proud to be introducing our eight new team members.

“Apprenticeships are huge opportunities for both students and employees and are an excellent way for young people to kick-start their career, allowing them to further their education and gain great work experience at the same time.

“We want our apprentices to gain knowledge across the whole business, giving them a great start as they build their careers. Our apprentices will delve into different areas of the business, from supporting communications to the delivery of services in the control centre; the new recruits will get to see what it’s like to run a railway.”

Ellen Thompson, Customer Experience and Social Media Apprentice for TransPennine Express said, “I’m really looking forward to working for TPE as it’s a great opportunity to gain new skills and a qualification whilst getting some hands-on work experience.”

Cameron Law, Performance Apprentice for TransPennine Express, said, “I’m looking forward to taking a closer look at all things performance as well as going out on the network and seeing different parts of the company, learning about how it operates and what it contributes.”

The next opening for the 2025 apprenticeship scheme will be in April 2025, to be notified register at: Careers | TransPennine Express (tpexpresscareers.co.uk)

More information about the apprenticeship scheme can be found via the TPE website at: Apprenticeships | TransPennine Express (tpexpress.co.uk).