Business Apprentice
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Company: Network Rail Limited
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Location: Manchester, M1 2NY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,838.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000012001
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Application Deadline Date: 02/04/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 11
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9 am – 5 pm (or 8 am - 4 pm).
Brief Description
Network Rail is looking to recruit 11 Apprentices to join their Manchester city centre based team, perfectly situated next to Piccadilly train station. If successful, you will receive excellent training and mentoring throughout the apprenticeship programme supporting your growth and development as you take your first steps on the career ladder!
Training to be Provided
- Alongside your duties, you will also be studying towards the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, which includes learning from business administration specialists
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if not already achieved)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Training provided by the employer and online with The Apprentice Academy
- 1 to 1 coaching with an experienced coach
Future Prospects
The following roles exist at various levels across the organisation and Network Rail actively promotes from within:
- Risk Management
- Quality Management
- Finance
- Business Admin
- Project Management
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice at Network Rail Shared Services, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside experienced and established teams, providing crucial services and support to customers, both internal and external, as we strive to deliver a simpler, better, greener railway for the UK.
What you’ll do at work:
As part of your 12-month apprenticeship, you’ll be exposed to different teams and services across Shared Services, combining your own enthusiasm for learning with unrestricted access to develop knowledge and new skills, all of which will give you a strong foundation to build a successful and rewarding career. Core teams within Shared Services include:
- Payroll
- HR Administration & Recruitment
- Customer Services Helpdesk
- Accounts Payable
- Account Receivable
- Accounting Team
- Data Processing & Management
- Reporting
The apprenticeship programme will cover the following learning modules:
- Personal Effectiveness & Time Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Project Management Tools
- Business Improvement Tools
- Communication Skills & Techniques
- Team Working & Relationship Building
- Acting Sustainably & Embracing Change
- Market Forces & Business Competition
- ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
- Ethical Sourcing & Supply Chains
- Positive Mindset & Wellbeing
- Business Regulations & Compliance
- Data Protection & GDPR
- Equality & Diversity
- Basic Finance - Cost Control & Budgets
A nationally recognised organisation, Network Rail Shared Services has a fantastic track record for developing and investing in their apprentices, with many previously securing permanent positions at the end of the programme.
Other Information
Network Rail employ over 30,000 people and have hired apprentices with us for a number of years. Benefits include: Subsidised rail travel (75% up to maximum of £2250) on rail season tickets. Interest free season ticket loans for other travel and car parking Discounted onsite staff canteen as well as discounts across outlets within Manchester Piccadilly Station. A choice of 2 contributory pension schemes Charitable giving schemes, including company contributions A range of other benefits, including volunteer leave and eye care. Full time office working until training is complete. Following this, Network Rail are currently taking a hybrid approach, so you would be expected to work from the office at least 2 days per week, this can be more depending upon business needs. You don’t have to work from home but the option is there for your apprentice day, plus another 1-2 working days per week if business needs allow.