Launch Your Career with a DB Cargo UK Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships

Getting Your Career on the Right Track

Launch Your Career with Our Apprenticeship Programme

Whether you’re starting out or looking to take your career in a new direction, an apprenticeship with DB Cargo UK will help you develop your skills through a combination of practical experience and structured learning. You will gain insight from industry experts and build real-world knowledge in an industry with over 200 years of heritage.

This is your opportunity to explore what genuinely interests you, discover career paths you may not have previously considered, and make a real impact for our customers alongside your colleagues.

You can earn while you learn, achieve an industry-recognised qualification without student debt, and build your career with a supportive, forward-thinking company. Our apprenticeship programme is the ideal next step for your future.

Supporting You Every Step of the Way

As an apprentice at DB Cargo UK, you’ll be supported through a combination of training, coaching, and on-the-job learning as you work towards a recognised qualification. In addition, you’ll be eligible for a range of employment benefits, including:

Competitive salary, paid every four weeks.
Dedicated study day each week.
25 days’ paid leave, plus bank holidays.
Company pension.
Discounts through our rewards platform for shopping and travel.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Free on-site parking.

What's on offer

Below you will find our Rail Engineering Apprenticeships, including available levels, locations and the training providers who support your development.

Engineering Apprenticeship - Toton

DB Cargo UK Toton Traction Maintenance Depot (TMD) in Nottinghamshire is a major "centre of excellence" for rail engineering, serving as a primary hub for locomotive maintenance, fleet upgrades, and international freight preparation. The depot performs heavy maintenance, including fourth-cycle bogie overhauls for the Class 66 fleet and maintenance services for other operators.

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Engineering Apprenticeship - Stoke

DB Cargo UK Stoke facility performs crucial wagon modification and final assembly, adapting wagons for new coil/slab transport needs and handles general heavy overhauls, maintenance, and wheel set work. It is a key hub for our UK freight and infrastructure services.

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Engineering Apprenticeship - Crewe

DB Cargo UK Crewe serves as the primary hub for the maintenance of electric locomotives. It handles scheduled inspections, heavy overhauls, and technical repairs for these vehicles. Beyond standard maintenance, the site is involved in heavy repairs and overhauls for various rolling stock components, supporting the wider UK network alongside other outstations like Stoke.

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Selection process

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What we are looking for?

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"The apprenticeship has enhanced my technical knowledge"

"I’ve always been someone who learns best by doing, so this apprenticeship was definitely for me"

“An apprenticeship not only allows you to develop on the job but also helps you grow as a person. It’s built my confidence and improved my problem-solving skills”

“The support from my managers and colleagues has been great. They share my passion for learning and help me develop every day”

“I enjoy learning from others who have many years experience and picking up their knowledge on the locos that will help me to have a successful career"

“Choosing DB for an apprenticeship is something that I would definitely recommend because of the support provided and how much they push you to be the best version of yourself”

“I’m really grateful for everyone’s time and support since starting”

“I’ve built such good relationships with my apprentice cohort too – it’s so nice to work with friendly, likeminded people” “I look forward to coming to work and being part of the team”

DB Cargo UK Recruitment Team

Recruitment.Team@deutschebahn.com