Outstations Depot Lead Conductor Team Manager
Skipton, Huddersfield & Harrogate | £49,242 | 37 hours per week | On site | Ops Management | Safety-critical
Ready to lead from the front? As Outstations Depot Lead Conductor Team Manager, you'll inspire, support, and guide our Conductors and Mentors to deliver brilliant customer service and keep safety at the heart of every journey. From leading performance and development to driving continuous improvement, you'll be the person keeping our outstation depots on track.
Why this role matters
At Northern, we do more than run trains – we connect people to the things that matter most. We take hundreds of thousands of people to work, to shop, to study, to see family and friends, and to make memories. That's over 2,300 services every weekday across almost 550 destinations. To keep that moving, we need leaders who can balance operational demands with people leadership – and that's where you come in.
What you'll be doing
* Leading and motivating Conductors to deliver safe, reliable, and customer-focused journeys
* Acting as Deputy to the Area Lead CTM, taking responsibility for performance and operational delivery
* Driving improvements across KPIs, route learning, and conductor competence
* Building strong relationships with colleagues, external partners, and stakeholders
* Championing safety culture while keeping teams engaged and supported
About you
Proven experience as a Conductor, with full operational competence
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Confidence managing performance, welfare, and development
* Clear thinker with the ability to plan ahead and balance multiple demands
* Ready to take on a safety-critical role, including passing a medical assessment
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 what you can look forward to:
* Free travel – unlimited on Northern services for you and your family, plus 75% discount on other UK & European networks
* Generous pension – we top up your contributions by 1.5 times
- Enhanced family leave – 9 months full pay for maternity leave, 2 weeks full pay for paternity
Cycle to Work Scheme and- Electric Car Scheme
* Discounts on shopping, wellbeing and more with Northern Perks
* Holiday purchase scheme – buy up to 5 extra days leave
* Training and career development – clear pathways and recognised qualifications
* Recognition – from Northern Lights to Northern Sparks, we celebrate everyday brilliance
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 workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We can make reasonable adjustments to the process if you need them. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria, you'll always be guaranteed an interview.
All offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.
And whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob … there's a place for you here in the railway .