First Step Into Rail Scheme (Volunteer) SYS 0721

Greater Anglia; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail network operator is offering a First Step Into Rail Scheme in Bishop's Stortford for young people aged 18 to 25, currently not in employment, training, or education. The 3-week vocational training provides vital work experience and support in securing future employment. Successful candidates can enjoy benefits like free travel on GA lines and the chance to apply for opportunities within the business. Applications are open until 14th December 2025.

Benefits

Free travel on GA lines

Qualifications

• Aged 18 to 25.
• Currently not in work or education.
• Have little or no work experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 3-week vocational training scheme.
• Gain work experience at one of our hub stations.
• Possibly progress into roles within the business.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Professionalism

Friendly approach

Flexibility

Job description

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Greater Anglia's First Step Into Rail Scheme across multiple GA hub locations.

Have you got limited or no work experience on your CV? Are you not sure about what your next career step should be? Or perhaps you are curious and would like to learn more about the railway industry. If you answered yes, then please read on as we might have an answer to all your questions with an opportunity that is exactly what you need right now!

Key Responsibilities

First Step Into Rail Scheme's objective is focused on equipping young people who are currently not in employment, training or education with the skills and experience that employers are looking for. Greater Anglia is offering a select number of young people to jump on board to experience working life on the railway. 3-week vocational training combines soft skills with a hands‑on placement at one of our hub stations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain work experience and get an insight into one of the country's leading rail network operators! If you are successful, you will be based at one of our stations alongside experienced colleagues and management who will support and introduce you to the ins and outs of the trade.

Greater Anglia partners with Central Training Group to deliver Early Careers schemes that help unlock your greater potential and give young people confidence and a stepping stone with much‑needed work preparation training and experience needed to get an apprenticeship or future employment.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Over the years Greater Anglia have had some brilliant and ambitious young people complete similar schemes. As a result, some have applied and successfully progressed into roles within the business. Some have since enrolled in Greater Anglia's apprenticeship programme to further upskill and develop their knowledge, skills, and behaviours.

What this will lead to

After successful completion of the programme, not only will you gain much‑desired work experience to add to your CV, but you will also receive a certificate of completion and a letter of reference to support future job applications.

What you could gain from this First Step Into Rail scheme:

• Progression is important to us here at Greater Anglia and most importantly we are looking for individuals to grow within the business. Upon successful completion there could be an opportunity within the wider business you can apply for and put your theory into practice by following our recruitment process and applying directly for vacancies.
• Please note that the programme is unwaged, however, free travel on GA lines will be included during your time on the scheme.

Are you eligible?

• Currently not in work or education.
• Have little or no work experience.
• Are aged 18 to 25.

We are looking for individuals with a can‑do attitude, professionalism, and a friendly and flexible approach as no two days will be the same.

Please note, that placements on the scheme is subject to the eligibility criteria.

Received applications will be reviewed and processed by our partner Central Training Group.

To be considered for this placement opportunity, please either apply here or via our partner by following the link: GA's First Step Into Rail | Central Training Group

The closing date for all completed applications is on Sunday 14th December 2025

*Please note this may close earlier due to high influx of applications*