Apprenticeships at Amaro

Why choose a rail apprenticeship?

Britain’s railway is one of the biggest, busiest and most complex networks in the world, and it needs skilled, committed people to keep it running. An apprenticeship is one of the best ways to become one of them.

You’ll earn a proper wage from your very first day, gain qualifications that are recognised right across the industry, and build up years of hands-on experience long before most of your friends have even started their careers. No tuition fees. No student debt. Just a real job, real responsibility, and a real future.

It’s also an industry that’s going places. From digital signalling to electrification, major upgrade programmes, and the shift towards a greener, more connected network, there’s never been a more exciting time to be a part of rail.

Who we’re looking for

Honestly? We’re less interested in your grades than we are in you as a person.

A great apprentice is someone with the right attitude: curious, willing to learn, and prepared to roll their sleeves up. Someone who wants to understand how things work, who isn’t afraid to ask questions, and who’s keen to build a career they can be proud of.

If any of the following sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you:

• You’re finishing school or college and looking for a hands-on career rather than another three years in a classroom
• You’ve had a job or two and realised that something more substantial, more technical, and more rewarding is what you’re really after
• You’ve spent years in a different career and you’re ready for a fresh challenge, one that genuinely matters
• You love problem-solving, working with your hands, being part of a team, and the idea of a job where no two days look the same

No previous rail experience required. No engineering background needed. We’ll teach you the technical side; what we can’t teach is character, and that’s really what we’re looking for.

Why Amaro?

There are a lot of companies out there offering rail apprenticeships. What makes Amaro different is the way we invest in the people who join us.

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about your progress. You’ll have a personal career plan, regular reviews, and the kind of support that turns a promising start into a proper career. You’ll work alongside some of the most experienced engineers in the industry, on projects for the biggest names in rail. And you’ll do it within a business that has a culture most other firms can only talk about.

The proof is in the people. Many of our current apprentices found out about us through word of mouth, through family members already working here, or through a conversation with a current Amaro apprentice or engineer on site. That says more about life at Amaro than any website ever could.