Current vacancies with Northern
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12 Job openings
Training Coordinator - Fixed term until end July 2027
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 25/03/2026
As Training Co-ordinator, you’ll be the link between our driver training team and depot operations – making sure training is delivered smoothly and efficiently across the North West. You’ll use your organisation, people skills, and problem-solving to reduce training time, boost productivity, and support performance.
Posted: 20/03/2026
Duty Control Manager (Off Shift Support) - 6 Month Secondment
Location: York
Closing Date: 25/03/2026
We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Duty Control Manger to join our Control Team at Northern. If you’re passionate about the railway, thrive in a fast paced environment and possess the leadership and decision making capabilities, this role may be the perfect fit for you.
Posted: 20/03/2026
Fleet Planner
Location: Newton Heath TrainCare Centre - Manchester
Closing Date: 26/03/2026
Working within our Engineering team, you’ll help shape the daily maintenance plan that keeps our fleet moving. From coordinating work across TrainCare Centres to responding when trains need urgent attention, your planning keeps operations running smoothly and helps ensure customers can rely on our services across the North.
Posted: 19/03/2026
Assistant People Business Partner
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 26/03/2026
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on – but they stay because of the people behind the service. Our People Team make sure colleagues across the business feel supported, empowered, and equipped to do their best work.
As Assistant People Business Partner, you’ll work closely with our People Business Partner to support senior leaders and operational managers with expert advice, coaching, and guidance.
Posted: 19/03/2026
A Grade Maintenance Engineer
Location: Newton Heath TrainCare Centre - Manchester
Closing Date: 31/03/2026
As a Multi Skilled Engineer/Technician, you’d be right at the heart of our maintenance operation. Your work keeps trains safe, reliable, and ready for service, day in and day out. This is a hands-on, safety-critical role where your electrical expertise, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail directly support thousands of customers across the North.
Posted: 17/03/2026
Train Cleaning Team Leader
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 29/03/2026
People come to Northern for trains they can rely on – and that starts with how they look and feel. A clean, welcoming train sets the tone for every journey, whether someone is heading to work, visiting family, or exploring the North.
As part of our Engineering function, you’d be right at the heart of that experience. This role gives you the chance to lead from the front, supporting a team of Train Cleaners to deliver consistently high standards, day in and day out.
Posted: 17/03/2026
Procurement Manager - Operations
Location: York
Closing Date: 31/03/2026
People across the North rely on Northern to keep them moving, and our procurement team plays a key role in making that happen. As Procurement Manager – Operations, you’ll be working on some of Northern’s key contracts which help support a customer focused railway.
This is a strategic role with plenty of hands-on involvement. Every contract you deliver helps strengthen the network, improve reliability and support journeys for millions of people across the North.
Posted: 17/03/2026
Train Cleaner - Nights
Location: Holbeck
Closing Date: 23/03/2026
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. Working behind the scenes, you’ll help keep our fleet in top condition, tackling everything from everyday cleaning to deeper, specialist work.
Posted: 16/03/2026
People Strategy & Improvement Manager
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 27/03/2026
Every Northern journey starts with our people, and behind the scenes, thousands of colleagues keep our railway moving every day, from drivers and conductors to engineers and support teams.
As our People Strategy & Improvement Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping how we deliver our People strategy and continually improve the way our People function supports the business.
Posted: 13/03/2026
Strategic Traincrew Resource Manager
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 27/03/2026
This role sits at the heart of Northern’s Operational Readiness team, leading the planning and strategy that ensures traincrew are resourced efficiently and ready for future change. Your work will directly influence timetable delivery, operational resilience and the customer experience.
Posted: 13/03/2026
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