Trainee Track Engineer

Himag Planar Magnetics; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway technology provider is seeking a Trainee Track Engineer to join its Early Careers Programme. This role is pivotal for those looking to fuse academic learning with practical skills in the railway sector. Based in Carlisle but working on projects in Manchester, you will support a dedicated team while attending Sheffield Hallam University for a BEng in Railway Engineering. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, communicative, and eager to develop engineering skills while enjoying comprehensive support and training.

Benefits

Award-winning training opportunities

Competitive starting salary

Pension contributions

Flexible working options

National retail discounts

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years old.
• Right to abode in the UK is a necessity.
• Not currently in full-time education.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Track Engineers in various projects.
• Gather practical experience through the Rail Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship.
• Learn and adhere to railway-specific site procedures and safety standards.

Skills

Conscientious

Self-motivated

Team player

Communication

Commercial awareness

Education

BBB at A Level including mathematics

DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology-based subject

Merit from a T level qualification

Job description

Trainee Track Engineer - Story Scotland

Are you conscientious, self-motivated and a team player?

Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects?

Do you want to make a difference in a growing business?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Track Engineer to join our Story Scotland Early Careers Programme. Whilst our office is based in Blantyre, Glasgow, you will be site-based on projects in Manchester while attending Sheffield Hallam University.

As a Trainee Track Engineer, you will work alongside experienced Track Engineers within our Story Track division whilst attending Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) on block release as part of their Rail Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship. This unique route allows you to gain practical experience on live projects while working towards your BEng (Honours) Railway Engineering, combining academic learning with hands‑on industry skills.

At Story you will be supported by a welcoming and inclusive team to gain experience of a variety of Railway projects. You will be learning on the job as a valuable member of the team, responsible for assisting in engineering disciplines whilst learning from our site team and will have the opportunity to manage and build client relationships.

You Will Develop Skills In

• Railway‑specific site procedures and safety standards (PTS, OLEC1).
• Surveying and setting out using rail technologies.
• Understanding and applying Network Rail standards and Story quality processes.
• Commercial awareness and programme‑driven delivery.
• Enhance communication, teamwork and organisation while operating in a professional environment spanning office and site work.

Entry Requirements

• The ideal candidate will meet the university course eligibility requirements as stated below.
• Full UK driving licence will be advantageous.
• Experience in Construction or the Civils environment is not required as you will learn all of this with Story Scotland.

Applicants Must

• Be over 18
• Not be in full time education
• Have the right to abode in the UK
• Meet the following course entry requirements:
  • BBC at A Level including mathematics or a mathematics‑based subject plus at least one other from physics, physical science, engineering science, computer science, technology or other science or technology subject.
  • Or DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology‑based subject (including passes in mathematics and two other science or technology‑based modules).
  • Or Merit overall from a T level qualification – this must include a B in Core and can be from any engineering specific T level.

Benefits

• At Story, we invest in our people. We provide award‑winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
• Competitive starting salary with Car Benefit, and salary being reviewed each year of the programme.
• We offer company pension contributions, national retail discounts, access to our cycle to work scheme and flexible working from home options.

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately‑owned, award‑winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of Do It Right!

Our values are at the heart of everything we do – the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

Values

• GROUNDED – Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING – We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD – We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY – We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED – What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS – We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what its like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

• We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!
• As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our Every Story policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/ ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
• All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit? Apply today and start your story.

Interviews will be February with a start date in August 2026.