CWE’s Apprenticeship programme
Our promise to tomorrow’s rail talent
Our apprenticeship programme is one of our proudest achievements. Having started his career as an apprentice himself, our Managing Director, Dave Bates is passionate about giving apprentices the chance to learn and grow.
"I'm passionate about giving back because I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity myself. The younger generation bring fresh ideas and it's brilliant to watch them flourish in their career."
Dave Bates
Managing Director, CWE
Considering a career in rail
If you know anyone who is considering a career in rail, please get in touch with CWE today to find out more about what we can offer.
Success Story
Reece Wilson joined CWE in September 2019 to start his level 3 machining apprenticeship alongside his college work. Here he gained invaluable work experience, learning the trade as he earned his first wage, and then graduated from his apprenticeship with flying colours after three years of hard work.
Reece has now been a trusted member of the CWE team for five years, and has become one of the go-to minds when problem solving on the shop floor. He looks forward to continuing to carve his career at CWE.
Reece said: “Doing my apprenticeship through CWE has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made, it has allowed me to gain real life experience working in an industry I have always wanted to work in, and allowed me to grow into the person I am today, all while earning money straight out of school. It’s a great path for those who don’t want to pursue further education, for whatever reason, and CWE especially has been a brilliant employer. You only have to look at our Managing Director, Dave, and his journey through the ranks from an apprentice to see how far you can go here if you wanted to.”
Cole Fawcett
Apprentice
The best things about working at CWE are the opportunities, the people and the varied workload. When I first joined CWE, everyone was so welcoming. They understand your learning process and really care about developing you. Every member of the team I’ve worked with has been eager to pass on their knowledge to you and help you progress faster; to become the next them or better. It’s a group of genuine people who can have a joke together, which always makes the working day enjoyable.
Kai Rusling
Apprentice
Life as a CWE Apprentice feels like being in the real working world. It is so much easier to learn as you, guided by experience, knowledgable and passionate people. It’s a brilliant experience, I’m working and earning money. I am loving getting to know how to use all the machines and how hands on it has been. Everyone has been great with me and it has made it really enjoyable to come to work. My goal is to work hard and learn along the way in the hopes of getting a job here at the end of it.
James Danby
Apprentice
My experience so far at CWE has been brilliant and insightful. I have been really welcomed by all the staff and can ask any of them for advise. I didn’t want go down the university route, I wanted hands on experience - and of course not having a huge student loan debt is a bonus! An Apprenticeship seemed like the perfect option for me, I wanted to do something that I would enjoy and gain real life experience while getting paid. My aim is to become a valued and trusted member of the team.
Q. What kind of apprenticeships are on offer at CWE?
Our apprenticeship opportunities include Machining, Welding and Fitting (onsite and offsite). However, if none of these areas suit you, please do not hesitate to contact us to find out what else we can provide.
Q. How can I apply for a CWE apprenticeship?
If you are interested in applying for this position, email your CV with references to thomas.johnson@cwelimited.com.
Q. What are the entry requirements?
There are no entry requirements, training will be provided as part of the apprenticeship.
Q. When do applications start?
Apprenticeships are open annually from April 1st for September intake of that year.
Q. What employee benefits will I get?
- Full-time work
- Competitive salaries
- Extensive Training
- Access to our pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
Our values and culture
We care about our customers
We strive to build long-term relationships with our customers by putting them at the heart of everything we do.
We are the experts
We are excellent at what we do, and we strongly believe that there’s no better partner for our customers than CWE.
We are proud of our work
We take pride in our work, and we’re proud to belong to the CWE team.
We are accountable
We all take responsibility for upholding the high standards customers expect from CWE.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, email your CV with references to thomas.johnson@cwelimited.com