Fleet Commercial Leadership Apprentice
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY LIMITED
Wimbledon (SW19 8EG)
Closes on Friday 31 October 2025
Posted on 25 September 2025
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Summary
To administer maintenance services contracts, providing commercial support to the depots and engineering teams, and for supporting all other aspects of work with the Commercial team. This role will work with various internal and external stakeholders which includes the supply chain, manufacturers and leasing companies.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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Salary increase on completion of first year.
- Training course
- Governance officer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Responsible for review of contract documentation, which includes reading, writing, and amending using appropriate legal and technical language.
- Work in a matrix environment, providing commercial support to the depots and engineering teams through engagement in meetings, producing contract review packs, minutes, and dashboards.
- Ensure contracts are administered in compliance to ensure the safety of the company's passenger services and of its staff, to maximise the performance of the operational fleet and to protect the company financial business position.
- Undertake costing of work packages, negotiate and prepare for approval and signature, variations to the contracts.
Where you'll work
Wimbledon Traincare Depot
Durnsford Road
Wimbledon
SW19 8EG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MBKB LTD
Training course
Governance officer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Interpret regulation, legislation and governance practices and advise and train stakeholders on its practical application.
- Establish, maintain, and influence relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
- Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Communicate complex information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
- Review instructions, following them to a conclusion through the execution of tasks.
- Identify and use precedents adapted for specific circumstances such as resolutions, announcements, reports.
- Produce work which is factually accurate and well presented for submission to the members of a decision-making governing body and for publication by the organisation.
- Develop and maintain structure charts for the organisation.
- Plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
- Maintain and organise forward looking plans and calendars, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of upcoming events such as meetings, reporting timetables, compliance deadlines.
- Gather, analyse, use, and share data to inform the decision-making process and make judgements on actions to take.
- Identify problems and present potential solutions to stakeholders.
- Respond to stakeholder questions and requests, knowing when to consult with others or escalate on matters of a more complex or sensitive nature.
- Identify and implement improvements to support the governance of the organisation.
- Interpret regulation, legislation and governance practices and advise and train stakeholders on its practical application.
- Establish, maintain, and influence relationships with key stakeholders and team members.
- Use IT systems to manage, share and store information in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
- Communicate complex information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required.
- Review instructions, following them to a conclusion through the execution of tasks.
- Identify and use precedents adapted for specific circumstances such as resolutions, announcements, reports.
- Produce work which is factually accurate and well presented for submission to the members of a decision-making governing body and for publication by the organisation.
- Develop and maintain structure charts for the organisation.
- Plan and prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
- Maintain and organise forward looking plans and calendars, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of upcoming events such as meetings, reporting timetables, compliance deadlines.
- Gather, analyse, use, and share data to inform the decision-making process and make judgements on actions to take.
- Identify problems and present potential solutions to stakeholders.
- Respond to stakeholder questions and requests, knowing when to consult with others or escalate on matters of a more complex or sensitive nature.
- Identify and implement improvements to support the governance of the organisation.
Training schedule
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Flexibility
Other requirements
Medical required if successful in the selection process.
About this employer
South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.
Company benefits
Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent) 75% discount on many other train operating companies Full training and support with development Excellent pension scheme
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified, unlimited potential to gain a permanent position and progress within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MBKB LTD
swrapprenticeships@swrailway.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343596.
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Closes on Friday 31 October 2025
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