Digital & Innovation Graduate – Rail Services

Graduate role as an Arriva Rail Services Graduate specialising in Digital and Innovation, based at the Crewe depot with travel to York, Leeds and Derby. The role operates on a hybrid basis with a minimum of three days per week at the depot or another Arriva workplace. Part of a two-year graduate development programme focused on digital innovation across the business.

Responsibilities

Explore how technology can improve the way Arriva's rail services operate; Make journeys better for customers and create efficiencies across the business; Gain experience in digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence (BI), data analytics and process improvement; Work alongside colleagues driving innovation and digital transformation across the rail network; Develop digital solutions to real business challenges

Requirements

On track to achieve, or already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered); The right to work in the UK permanently; Availability to join the programme in September 2027; Willingness to travel where required in the UK; Curious, proactive and eager to learn; Enjoy solving problems and thinking creatively; Strong communication and relationship-building skills; Can analyse information and use data to support decision-making; Enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders; Interested in business transformation, project delivery and innovation; Interest in commercial opportunities and digital technologies

Benefits

Two-year graduate development programme; Structured learning; Mentoring; Exposure to senior leaders; Connected graduate network across Arriva; Opportunities for learning and professional development in artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data analytics, digital technologies and project management