All aboard Northern! – Ready to stay on track and keep our fleet running smoothly while stepping up to drive production excellence?
We’re looking for a motivated individual to join us as a Maintenance Depot Driver at our TrainCare Centre. In this role, you'll be right on track, taking control and ensuring everything runs smoothly, ensuring trains are prepared and ready for service so our customers get the best ride, every time. You’ll be the key to keeping everything running like clockwork, moving trains safely and efficiently, and ensuring they leave the TrainCare centre on time, every time.
Can you see yourself:
- Shunting trains and keeping them moving within the TrainCare Centre boundaries, ensuring everything is where it needs to be.
- Fuelling trains & Replenishing water tanks, keeping the essentials topped up.
- Preparing trains for service, making sure they’re safe & ready to hit the tracks.
- Following safety instructions and operating in a safety and time-critical environment to make sure everything stays on track.
Are you:
- Adaptable? Our trains run 24/7, and you’ll need to be ready to switch tracks and deal with the changing demands of our busy TrainCare Centre’s.
- Quick on your feet? You’ll need to stay calm and think on your feet, keeping everything moving even in high-pressure situations.
- A great communicator? You’ll need to work with a wide variety of teams to keep the wheels turning.
- Able to prioritise? You'll need to manage tasks and keep your work on the right track.
No train-driving experience? No problem! Our comprehensive training will take you from the classroom to the cab in just 5-8 weeks. After that, you’ll spend up to 6 months at our TrainCare Centres, where our expert team will support you every step of the way. We’re here to help you move full steam ahead in your career with ongoing assessments and guidance.
Please note this role is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. You MUST meet the following criteria for this position, or your application will be automatically rejected:
- Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the TrainCare Centre you work from.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Pass the safety critical medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
- Have no defective colour vision.
- Pass the required psychometric standard
To manage expectations, if you are successful your application could be held on our files for up to 9 months, and will be considered for any upcoming vacancies.
What’s in it for you?
At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern?
We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B - we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.
