Current vacancies with Northern
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10 Job openings
Senior IT Applications Specialist - 12 Month FTC
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 15/06/2026
Right then, if you know your Citrix from your VMware Horizon, can handle enterprise applications in Azure without breaking a sweat, and don’t mind being the person everyone rings when things go sideways, Northern wants to hear from you.
We’re after a Senior IS Applications Specialist to take the technical lead within our IS Systems Team.
Posted: 01/06/2026
Maintenance Depot Driver
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
As part of our Engineering team at one of our TrainCare Centres, you’d play a vital role in making sure our fleet is fuelled, positioned and ready for service. This is a hands-on, safety-critical role where your work directly affects how reliably our customers get where they need to be.
You’d be right at the heart of the depot, moving trains safely around the site, preparing them for service and helping the wider team keep everything running smoothly.
Posted: 29/05/2026
Multi Skilled Engineer/Technician
Location: Neville Hill TrainCare Centre - Leeds
Closing Date: 10/06/2026
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: 29/05/2026
Train Cleaner - Nights
Location: Blackpool North
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
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: 29/05/2026
People Services Team Manager
Location: Leeds
Closing Date: 08/06/2026
People choose Northern for a service they can depend on—and behind that reliability is the experience we create for our people.
As part of our People Team, you’d be leading the service that supports colleagues across the entire business – from their first day to their last.
Posted: 28/05/2026
Project Manager - Rail Infrastructure (West)
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Railways never stand still. Behind every longer platform, upgraded depot, or improved station facility is a project that’s been carefully planned and delivered with precision. As part of our Infrastructure Change project team, you’d be shaping the spaces, systems, and infrastructure that keep Northern moving forward.
Posted: 28/05/2026
Train Cleaner - Nights
Location: Heaton TrainCare Centre - Newcastle
Closing Date: 07/06/2026
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: 26/05/2026
Commercial & Project Controls Manager
Location: York
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Is critical thinking ‘Your Thing’?
Are you an experienced commercial professional with a knack for managing complex contracts and driving successful project outcomes? We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and oversee the commercial activities across a range of high-impact projects.
Posted: 22/05/2026
IT Project Manager - FTC 12 Months
Location: York
Closing Date: 05/06/2026
Our Information Services team keeps Northern moving every single day – not just by looking after today’s technology, but by shaping the systems that will power the railway of tomorrow. As IT Project Manager, you’d help turn ideas, business needs and technical possibilities into a well-run project that lands smoothly and make a real difference for colleagues and customers.
Posted: 22/05/2026
Project Manager - Rail Property
Location: Manchester
Closing Date: 03/06/2026
At Northern, our stations aren’t just places to wait for a train—they’re hubs of community, connection, and customer experience. We’re investing in the future of rail travel, and you could play a pivotal role in shaping the journey.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Project Manager – Property to lead and deliver a portfolio of station improvement projects focused on connectivity, accessibility, and enhancing customer experience.
Posted: 20/05/2026
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