Northern Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Maintenance Depot Driver – Northern
Location: Northern Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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.
Business function: Engineering
Grade: MDD
Salary: £42,982 per annum
Role type: On site
Hours: 35 per week
Responsibilities:
* 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 keep everything on track.
What we’re looking for:
* Adaptable? Our trains run 24/7, and you’ll need to be ready to switch tracks and deal with changing demands.
* Quick on your feet? Stay calm and keep everything moving even in high-pressure situations.
* A great communicator? You’ll work with a wide variety of teams to keep the wheels turning.
* Able to prioritise? You’ll manage tasks and keep work on the right track.
No train-driving experience? Our comprehensive training will take you from the classroom to the cab in 5–8 weeks. After that, you’ll spend up to 6 months at our TrainCare Centres, with ongoing support and assessments.
Regulatory requirements
* This role is safety critical and subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations.
* You must meet the following criteria, or your application will be automatically rejected:
o Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the TrainCare Centre you work from.
o Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
o Pass the safety critical medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
o Have no defective colour vision.
o 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 considered for upcoming vacancies.
What’s in it for you?
* 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: 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: Northern Perks offers wellbeing and shopping discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
* Training and Career Development: Tailored training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, with enhanced career pathways.
* Recognition: Our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognise excellence daily.
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. We operate 2,500 trains daily and are focused on improving rail travel and the customer experience while protecting the environment.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board. We can make reasonable adjustments to the process if needed. We’re also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, and if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview. All successful offers are subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.
No matter your background, there’s a place for you here in the railway.
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* Entry level
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* Full-time
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* Management and Manufacturing
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