How to become a rail track maintenance worker
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You may find it useful to take an engineering qualification at college before looking for work. Relevant courses include:
- Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Level 2 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering Technology
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
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Apprenticeship
You could get into this job through a rail engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship.
Companies like Network Rail and their devolved route businesses, as well as organisations like Transport for London may have opportunities.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You could apply directly to work as a rail track maintenance worker. You'll usually start as a trainee. You'll find it useful to have:
- GCSEs including English and maths
- experience of manual work in a related role like construction or engineering
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Further information
You can find out more about becoming a rail track maintenance worker from Network Rail and Transport for London.