Trainee Track Engineer

Himag Planar Magnetics Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a Trainee Track Engineer position as part of their Early Careers Programme. The role is focused on gaining hands-on experience in railway engineering while also attending university. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and a team player. This opportunity allows you to work on real projects, develop essential skills, and receive competitive starting salary and benefits, ensuring a solid start to your engineering career.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary with Car Benefit

Pension contributions

National retail discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working from home options

Qualifications

• Be over 18.
• Not be in full‑time education.
• Have the right to abode in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist in engineering disciplines while learning from the site team.
• Develop client relationships as a valuable team member.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Conscientious

Education

GCSE mathematics and English at grade C (or equivalent)

112 UCAS points

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 while 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 while 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.

Course Eligibility

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:

• GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade C or grade 4, or above. And 112 UCAS points including at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC. National qualifications to include mathematics or a mathematics‑based subject to at least AS level. For example:
• 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.

Our 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.

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 ensures all employees are 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.

Application

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

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

Find out more about what it’s like to be part in Team Story here: https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/