Fancy a career that’s going places?
Train operator Northern is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year.
It is planning to hire 108 train drivers and 198 conductors in 2024 and actively encouraging people with no rail industry experience to apply.
The positions will be advertised in the coming months across the region including York.
The train driver roles come with a starting salary of £23,000 a year. That rises to £54,500 after the recruits complete a 64-week training course.
The conductor roles come with salaries starting at £22,000, rising to £29,000 once they complete a 16-week training course.
New recruits will have to complete paid apprenticeships at one of Northern’s training academies in Leeds or Manchester.
Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, 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.
“Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of responsibility, a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining safety standards.”
More information and details of how to register for recruitment alerts can be found here.
Tricia added: “We’ll be recruiting throughout the year and provide all the training you need, so if you’re interested, please register for job alerts on our website.
“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.”
