Railway apprentice schemeÂ

Opportunities to join the Network Rail Wessex route team on three-year apprenticeships are now open in Eastleigh and Havant, with the intake starting in March 2019.

Apprentices will learn to become front line engineers and technicians, fixing and maintaining the railway infrastructure in the region.

Managing director Becky Lumlock said: '˜Our apprenticeship scheme has provided a springboard to many successful careers in the rail industry, and provides a great opportunity for young people to gain valuable paid work experience, transferable skills and recognised qualifications.'

Anyone over the age of 18 can apply by going to networkrail.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships.