Current vacancies with Northern
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20 Job openings
Gateline Operative
Location: Bradford Interchange Station
Closing Date: 21/10/2026
We are seeking someone with a genuine passion for customer service and a strong commitment to maintaining the highest of standards to join our team as a Gateline Operative.
Posted: 14/10/2026
Engineering Facilities Manager
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 27/10/2026
Reliable trains don’t happen by accident. They start with safe, compliant, and well-run places to work.
As Facilities Manager for the West, Central and East, you’d take ownership of Northern’s engineering depots across a large and varied patch. These are busy, safety-critical environments where attention to detail really matters. Your role is to make sure every site is compliant, well maintained, and ready to support the teams who keep our fleet moving every day.
Posted: 13/10/2026
Skilled Train Maintainer
Location: Allerton
Closing Date: 23/10/2026
Based at Allerton TrainCare Centre, you’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our electric fleet safe, reliable and ready for service. Every fault you diagnose, every repair you complete and every check you sign off has a direct impact on thousands of journeys each day. This is skilled, purposeful work where your decisions help keep the North moving.
Posted: 09/10/2026
Train Cleaner - Nights
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 18/10/2026
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.
As this role requires driving our company van you must hold a full UK driving licence with a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years old for insurance purposes.
Posted: 09/10/2026
Regional Operations Manager- Train Presentation
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 16/10/2026
At Northern, our Train Presentation teams play an important part in making sure our trains are clean, comfortable and ready for customers every day. As our Regional Operations Manager, you'll help lead those teams, improve the way we work and make a real difference to the experience of both our colleagues and customers.
Posted: 09/10/2026
Driver Team Manager
Location: Blackpool North
Closing Date: Ongoing
We’re looking for motivated leaders to join us as a Driver Team Manager.
In this exciting and challenging role, you’ll be part of a team of managers who lead and support all driver-based traincrew, covering operational delivery, performance, safety and people management.
You’ll promote a positive safety culture while motivating your team to deliver excellent service for our customers and keep the railway moving.
Posted: 09/10/2026
Train Cleaner - Nights
Location: Manchester Piccadilly
Closing Date: 15/10/2026
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.
As this role requires driving our company van you must hold a full UK driving licence with a clean driving record, and be at least 21 years old for insurance purposes.
Posted: 08/10/2026
Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager (12 Month FTC)
Location: Allerton
Closing Date: 18/10/2026
As Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager, you’ll work across your region to raise standards and improve performance. You’ll coach and develop teams, use performance information to identify where improvements are needed, and work with colleagues to turn those insights into practical changes that make a difference.
You’ll help shape how Train Presentation teams work, support colleagues to reach their potential and make sure our customers see the results every time they step on board.
Posted: 08/10/2026
Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager (12 Month FTC)
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 18/10/2026
As Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager, you’ll work across your region to raise standards and improve performance. You’ll coach and develop teams, use performance information to identify where improvements are needed, and work with colleagues to turn those insights into practical changes that make a difference.
You’ll help shape how Train Presentation teams work, support colleagues to reach their potential and make sure our customers see the results every time they step on board.
Posted: 08/10/2026
Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager (12 Month FTC)
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 18/10/2026
As Train Presentation Performance Improvement Manager, you’ll work across your region to raise standards and improve performance. You’ll coach and develop teams, use performance information to identify where improvements are needed, and work with colleagues to turn those insights into practical changes that make a difference.
You’ll help shape how Train Presentation teams work, support colleagues to reach their potential and make sure our customers see the results every time they step on board.
Posted: 08/10/2026
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