Rail Services Graduate - Digital

Arriva Group; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Rail Services is offering a two-year Graduate Programme focused on Digital and Innovation. The role is based at the Crewe depot with travel to York, Leeds and Derby. It operates on a hybrid basis, requiring a minimum of three days per week at the depot or another Arriva workplace.

We're seeking graduates who are curious, driven and eager to learn. The programme includes mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.

Qualifications

• To be considered, you’ll need a degree with 2:1 preferred (strong 2:2 also considered).
• Right to work in the UK permanently.
• Availability to join the programme in September 2027.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Arriva's two-year graduate development programme with structured learning and mentoring.
• Contribute to digital innovation projects and business transformation initiatives acrossArriva.

Skills

Curiosity

Proactive

Learning agility

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Digital mindset

Education

Degree (2:1 preferred)

Tools

BI tools

AI basics

Data analytics tools

Job description

Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it.

We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward.

Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us.

If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

The Graduate Opportunity

As an Arriva Rail Services Graduate specialising in Digital and Innovation, you'll help explore how technology can improve the way Arriva's rail services operate, making journeys better for customers and creating efficiencies across the business. You'll work alongside colleagues who are driving innovation and digital transformation across the rail network.

During the programme, you'll gain experience in areas such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence (BI), data analytics and process improvement. You'll develop an understanding of how digital solutions can solve real business challenges while building valuable technical and problem‑solving skills for your future career.

Location: This role is based at our Crewe depot and will require travel to York, Leeds and Derby. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week at the depot or another Arriva workplace.

What We’re Looking For

We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one.

What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop your Arriva Graduate EDGE.

About You

We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We're particularly interested in people who:

• Are curious, proactive and eager to learn
• Enjoy solving problems and thinking creatively
• Have strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Can analyse information and use data to support decision‑making
• Enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Are interested in business transformation, project delivery and innovation
• Have an interest in commercial opportunities and digital technologies

The Graduate Programme

Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two‑year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.

The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to support digital innovation across the business.

You may also have opportunities to undertake relevant learning and professional development in areas such as artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data analytics, digital technologies and project management.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need:

• To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered)
• The right to work in the UK permanently
• Availability to join the programme in September 2027
• Willingness to travel where required in the UK

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our Early Careers team at [e-mail]. We're always happy to help.

The closing date for applications

close of play Friday 27 November 2026