We’re all on a journey.
Make your first step here.
Curious about where a career on the railway could take you? With so many paths to explore, there’s a role for everyone—and your journey could start right here.
Avanti West Coast Virtual Work Experience Programme
Join Avanti West Coast as you embark on an immersive and exciting journey through the rail sector, meeting experts, completing activities and recapping your knowledge along the way.
What is Virtual Work Experience?
Interactive online learning
Practical skills development
Flexible and accessible
A simple sign up process
1
Sign up
Quick and free registration
2
Start learning
Access expert-led modules
3
Get certified
Gain a completion certificate
About Avanti West Coast
At Avanti West Coast, we connect people with opportunities.
We’re here to open doors and help people move forward—whether that’s our customers or you. At Avanti West Coast, our values shape everything we do: we keep it Authentic, stay Ambitious about what’s possible, and we’re Committed to doing our best every day. We act with Integrity and bring real Passion to everything we take on. It’s all about creating chances, and making the big (and little) things happen.
Opportunities across the UK
From Glasgow to London, Holyhead to Liverpool, our route spans three UK countries and connects 22 stations along the West Coast Main Line. With over 3,500 people working across our network, there’s real variety in what we do and where we do it. So no matter your background, your interests, or where you’re starting from—there’s every chance there’s a place for you on the railway.
Opportunities across the UK
From Glasgow to London, Holyhead to Liverpool, our route spans three UK countries and connects 22 stations along the West Coast Main Line. With over 3,500 people working across our network, there’s real variety in what we do and where we do it. So no matter your background, your interests, or where you’re starting from—there’s every chance there’s a place for you on the railway.
Whatever your interest, there’s a role to match
The railway is full of possibilities—and at Avanti West Coast, it takes all sorts of skills, talents and personalities to keep everything moving.
Onboard and Stations – Be the friendly face of Avanti, helping customers get where they need to go.
Train Drivers and Onboard Crew – Take charge of the journey and help deliver a safe, reliable service.
Engineering and Fleet – Keep our trains in top condition behind the scenes.
Planning and Control – Make sure every service runs smoothly, from timetables to real-time decisions.
Customer Experience – Shape the way people feel about travelling with us, both online and on the ground.
HQ Teams – From HR to Finance, IT to Marketing, support the business to run at its best.
Safety and Sustainability – Help us do the right thing—for our people, our passengers, and the planet.
