Current vacancies with Northern
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8 Job openings
Engineering Supervisor
Location: Shipley Train Station
Closing Date: 13/11/2026
As part of our engineering team, you’d lead from the front, coordinating the work, supporting your team – making sure every train that leaves the depot is safe, reliable, and ready for service. You’ll work closely with the Shift Production Manager to deliver the plan, maintain standards and keep the operation moving, in an environment where safety and performance always come first.
This is a role where your leadership and judgement make a real difference every shift.
Posted: 30/10/2026
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
Location: Shipley
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
Please note: If you are interested in this role, we will be running Assessment Days will be confirmed before the end of November. If your application is successful, you will need to be available to attend.
Every train that leaves the facility carries thousands of journeys with it – and it all starts with the people who keep it running. At Shipley, you’d be part of a skilled team making sure each train is safe, reliable, and ready for the day ahead.
Posted: 30/10/2026
Shift Production Manager
Location: Shipley
Closing Date: 13/11/2026
As a Shift Production Manager within Northerns Engineering team, you will lead the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance, servicing and train presentation activities. You will be responsible for the performance of the shift. It’s a hands-on leadership role where you set the tone, keep things on track, and make sure every shift delivers what the network needs.
Posted: 30/10/2026
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer- Armed Forces
Location: Shipley Train Station
Closing Date: 06/11/2026
If you’re transitioning from the armed forces, this role will feel familiar. As a Multiskilled Engineer, you’ll work hands‑on with the trains themselves, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and ensuring all work meets strict standards — much like maintaining critical equipment in a safety‑critical environment. Attention to detail, technical competence, and discipline are essential, and your work has a direct impact on operational performance.
Posted: 30/10/2026
Train Cleaner- Nights
Location: Darlington
Closing Date: 02/11/2026
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: 26/10/2026
Retail Technology Relationship Manager
Location: York
Closing Date: 05/11/2026
Are you an experienced retail systems professional with a passion for technology, innovation and improving the customer journey? Northern is looking for a Retail Technology Relationship Manager to provide technical leadership across our ticketing, retailing and Pay As You Go (PAYG) systems.
Posted: 23/10/2026
Assistant Finance Manager
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 05/11/2026
As an Assistant Finance Manager at Northern, you’ll turn financial information into something people across the business can really use. Working alongside our Senior Finance Business Partner and wider Finance team, you’ll help the teams you support understand their performance, plan ahead and make informed decisions that get the most from every pound we spend.
Posted: 22/10/2026
Salesforce Technical Service Analyst - FTC
Location: York
Closing Date: 05/11/2026
Are you passionate about digital innovation, Salesforce, and improving customer experiences? Northern is looking for a Salesforce Technical Service Analyst to help drive the continuous improvement of our digital products and deliver a seamless, customer-focused digital experience.
Posted: 22/10/2026
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