Train operator to recruit 300 more staff
Northern says it aims to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year.
The train operator wants to hire 108 train drivers and 198 conductors in 2024 and is actively encouraging people with no rail industry experience to apply.
New recruits will complete paid apprenticeships at one of Northern’s training academies in Leeds or Manchester.
Train driver roles will be advertised in Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Blackpool, Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield, Workington and York.
And conductor roles are to be advertised in Barrow-in-Furness, Blackburn, Blackpool, Buxton, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle Skipton, Workington and York.
A small number of roles open to qualified drivers will also be available in Darlington, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer, said: “We have a range of rewarding roles for anyone who wants to become part of a dedicated team that runs more than 2,500 services a day to over 500 destinations.
“We are looking for customer-focused people with excellent communication skills who thrive in a dynamic environment and may not have considered a career in rail before.
“We’ll be recruiting throughout the year. We want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve and we’re proud to include people from all walks of life in our team, from military veterans and ex-police officers, to former office workers and stay-at-home parents.”
Northern currently employs over 2,000 drivers and 1,400 conductors to run services across its network.
