LOCAL rail operator Trenitalia c2c has appointed four new members of permanent staff, following their successful completion of the c2c/King’s Trust ‘Get into Railways’ programme.
Our new colleagues have joined following an extensive introduction programme run by c2c and The King’s Trust – which offers young people who have struggled to find employment (aged between 18-30) the chance to find employment across multiple industries – with c2c now participating on an annual basis.
The King’s Trust programme is designed to give candidates a detailed introduction to the business, giving both c2c colleagues and The King’s Trust candidates the opportunity to see how and where they would fit within the company’s structure.
c2c’s successful candidates – Jack Wood, Fatihur Rahman, Arif Torofdar and Lindsey Keeling – have all joined the c2c team in permanent roles, following a structured internal interview process. This process is supported by our long-standing partnership with the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC), whose tailored recruitment tools and expert assessors help ensure that candidates are set up to succeed from the start.
The new recruits are joining various teams across the business, including the HR and Ticket Office teams.
To commemorate the process, c2c has made a film that can be viewed here.
Jessica Lake, c2c Head of Learning and Development, said: “I am so proud of all our candidates that have come through The King’s Trust programme. All of them are looking for the opportunity to prove themselves, and we’re excited to give many of them that chance through a recruitment journey designed to bring out their best – from depot visits to confidence-building assessments with support from OPC specialists. I can’t wait to see what they achieve,” she added.
Additionally, Rob Mullen, c2c’s Managing Director, added: “c2c is always on the lookout for fresh new talent and The King’s Trust programme offers us the opportunity to meet so many young people looking to start their careers and all of whom can bring new ideas and thinking to the workplace.”
Rob continued: “We are delighted to partner with The King’s Trust and the great work they do in supporting young people find employment.”
Gen Garfield, Youth Development Lead at The King’s Trust, said: “The Get into Railways with c2c programme was a fantastic opportunity for young people not in education, employment or training to gain work experience in the rail industry. It was amazing to see the young people grow in confidence, develop their skills and support one another throughout the programme.
“The young people reflected that the staff at c2c were really friendly, welcoming and encouraging, which enhanced their experience. Some young people gained employment with c2c and we’re excited to see where their journey takes them.”
John-Paul Uzowuru, c2c’s Project Management Office Coordinator, graduated from the programme in 2024, he said: “I joined c2c as part of The King’s Trust programme, so to be on the other side of things this year was an amazing experience for me. To see a new group of young people, eager to get involved – just like I was – with the business and make an impact, is incredibly rewarding and I am excited to see what they bring to c2c.”
Becky Griffiths, Talent Assessor at the Occupational Psychology Centre (OPC), said: “As Talent Assessors, we’re passionate about supporting candidates throughout their recruitment journey.
“Practice materials can help reduce anxiety, build confidence and, as OPC research suggests, improve a candidate’s chances of performing their best on the real assessment day,” she added.
