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 Any applications made by external candidates for internal only roles will not be considered and will be withdrawn from the process.
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12 Job openings
Rail Engineering Apprentice
Location: Allerton
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Keep the North moving and build a career while you’re at it.
As a Rail Engineering Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain and repair our trains at one of our TrainCare Centres. Over three years, you’ll earn a Level 3 qualification, get hands-on with real engineering work, and be part of a team that keeps everything on track.
If you’re curious about how things work and love solving problems, this could be your platform to go far.
Posted: 02/02/2026
Rail Engineering Apprentice
Location: Barrow-In-Furness
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Keep the North moving and build a career while you’re at it.
As a Rail Engineering Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain and repair our trains at one of our TrainCare Centres. Over three years, you’ll earn a Level 3 qualification, get hands-on with real engineering work, and be part of a team that keeps everything on track.
If you’re curious about how things work and love solving problems, this could be your platform to go far.
Posted: 02/02/2026
Rail Engineering Apprentice
Location: Newton Heath TrainCare Centre - Manchester
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Keep the North moving and build a career while you’re at it.
As a Rail Engineering Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain and repair our trains at one of our TrainCare Centres. Over three years, you’ll earn a Level 3 qualification, get hands-on with real engineering work, and be part of a team that keeps everything on track.
If you’re curious about how things work and love solving problems, this could be your platform to go far.
Posted: 02/02/2026
Rail Engineering Apprentice
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Keep the North moving and build a career while you’re at it.
As a Rail Engineering Apprentice, you’ll learn how to maintain and repair our trains at one of our TrainCare Centres. Over three years, you’ll earn a Level 3 qualification, get hands-on with real engineering work, and be part of a team that keeps everything on track.
If you’re curious about how things work and love solving problems, this could be your platform to go far.
Posted: 30/01/2026
Driver Team Manager
Location: Wigan
Closing Date: 15/02/2026
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: 30/01/2026
Electrical Engineer/ Technician
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 04/02/2026
Ready to power up our train maintenance and keep things running smoothly?
Picture yourself at the forefront of train care, ensuring our fleet is in peak condition and ready to roll. If you have a passion for precision and problem solving, electrical know how, and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be just the ticket to elevate your engineering career!
Posted: 28/01/2026
Trainee Train Conductor - Leeds
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 04/02/2026
As a Train Conductor, you’ll be the face of Northern delivering an outstanding service and guiding customers on their journey.
Posted: 26/01/2026
Fleet Engineer
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 20/02/2026
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: 23/01/2026
Train Cleaning Team Leader - Nights
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
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: 23/01/2026
Mid-Weight Designer
Location: York
Closing Date: 06/02/2026
We're launching a new in-house design studio at Northern, and we're looking for a talented Midweight Designer to be part of it from the start.
This is a hands-on creative role where you'll work across the full spectrum – from print and point-of-sale to digital campaigns, social media and station environments.
Posted: 23/01/2026
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