Trainee Train Driver - Leeds

SALARY: £27,098 per annum during training (approx. 12 months) rising to £46,824 in Year 1, £51,667 in Year 2 and £62,642 in Year 3.

ROLE TYPE: On Site

HOURS: Rolling 35 per week. Shift Pattern includes evenings, nights and weekends (for example: 03:00 – 10:30, 15:30 – 12:30, 21:00 – 06:00).

As a Train Driver, you’ll transport our customers safely and efficiently across the Northern network. You might drive the train on your own, but you’ll be part of a big team here at Northern. Working on the frontline, you’ll collaboratively work alongside Train Conductors, Station Dispatch, and Control colleagues – together ensuring our customers enjoy a true Northern experience onboard our trains.

The role of a Train Driver 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:

We are seeking candidates with following skill set:

After submitting your application, please note that you may not receive an update for 8-12 weeks. This is due to the large volume of applications and our thorough screening process. During this time, applications will be carefully reviewed, and only those meeting the necessary criteria will proceed to the next stage. We kindly request that you refrain from contacting us for updates before the 12-week period has passed, as we will not be able to provide any information other than that your application is being processed.

If you pass the initial screening, you will be invited to a telephone interview. Successful candidates from this stage will then attend an in-person interview, followed by psychometric testing. If you pass the final interview and psychometric test, a conditional offer will be made, subject to available training course placements and passing required medical tests.

Because we value our people and reward hard work, we’ve created a benefits package that we think you’ll love. So, you’ll be able to make the most of:

You can find out more here.

Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North.

We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.

We're driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.

Leave the platform behind and jump onboard to start your career journey here at Northern.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.