Current vacancies with Northern
Thank you for considering a career here at Northern. Follow the links below to be able to view the available vacancies which are relevant to you. Any applications made by external candidates for internal only roles will not be considered and will be withdrawn from the process.
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11 Job openings
Team Administrator - 18 Month Fixed-Term
Location: Liverpool
Closing Date: 24/12/2025
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on. Behind the scenes, that reliability depends on organised teams and the people who keep everything running smoothly.
As part of our team in XXX you’d play a central role in keeping day to day operations on track. This is an opportunity where your organisation skills, attention to detail and calm approach will make a real difference to how the team works together.
Posted: 17/12/2025
Train Cleaner Days (Part Time)
Location: Liverpool
Closing Date: 28/12/2025
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on – clean, comfortable, and ready to take them where they need to be. Behind every smooth journey is a team that takes pride in the details others might overlook.
As a Train Cleaner, you play a hands-on role in keeping our fleet ready for service across the North. Your work makes a real difference to how customers feel when they step on board, and to how our colleagues do their jobs every day.
Posted: 17/12/2025
Train Cleaner- Nights
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 28/12/2025
While most of the North is asleep, our trains are getting ready for a new day. The night cleaning team plays a vital role in making sure every service starts the morning clean, safe, and ready to go.
As a Night Train Cleaner at Northern, you’re part of the team that sets the standard before the first passengers step on board. Working behind the scenes, you’ll help keep our fleet in top condition, tackling everything from everyday cleaning to deeper, specialist work.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Customer Relations Assistant - 6 Month FTC
Location: Whitby
Closing Date: 24/12/2025
We are seeking a customer centric minded person, to join our Station Teams, as a Retail Supervisor. Acting as the face of Northern, our Retail Supervisors ensure that our customers have the information and support they need at all times.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Trainee Train Driver - Wigan
Location: Wigan
Closing Date: 28/12/2025
As a Train Driver, you’ll transport our customers safely and efficiently across the Northern network
Posted: 12/12/2025
Assistant Timetable Planning Manager
Location: York
Closing Date: 05/01/2026
We are looking for a detail orientated and highly organised individual to join our team as an Assistant Timetable Planning Manager. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in evaluating services and coordinating schedules for all Northern services.
Posted: 11/12/2025
Trainee Train Driver - Hull
Location: Hull
Closing Date: 25/12/2025
As a Train Driver, you’ll transport our customers safely and efficiently across the Northern network.
Posted: 11/12/2025
Customer Relations Assistant
Location: Bridlington
Closing Date: 19/12/2025
We are seeking a customer centric minded person, to join our Station Teams, as a Retail Supervisor. Acting as the face of Northern, our Retail Supervisors ensure that our customers have the information and support they need at all times.
Posted: 10/12/2025
Customer Relations Assistant
Location: Brinnington
Closing Date: 19/12/2025
We are seeking a customer centric minded person, to join our Station Teams, as a Retail Supervisor. Acting as the face of Northern, our Retail Supervisors ensure that our customers have the information and support they need at all times.
Posted: 10/12/2025
Fleet Engineer
Location: Newton Heath TrainCare Centre - Manchester
Closing Date: 11/01/2026
Engineering sits at the heart of keeping our trains moving, and this role gives you the chance to shape the performance, safety, and reliability of the fleet millions of people rely on. As part of our team at Northern, you’d be the go-to technical mind behind some of the biggest engineering decisions we make. You’d lead investigations, guide improvements, and bring clear thinking to complex challenges.
Posted: 10/12/2025
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