Whether you’re finishing school or planning your next steps, Northern is the perfect place to start your journey. Discover new ways to grow, learn and build a career that moves you forward with our early careers opportunities.
Each one of our pathways is designed to suit you individually. Earn while you learn in our Apprenticeship roles, gain invaluable real-world experience through our Year In Industry placements, or fast track your future with our 24-month Graduate Scheme.
We’ve made our recruitment process as straightforward and supportive as possible. It’s a mix of interviews, assessment days and some online tests. Each is tailored around the needs of the role, and you’ll be fully briefed on when to expect once you’ve applied.
This is more than just a job. It’s your chance to make an impact, learn something new every day and build a future that’s entirely yours.
Are you ready to find your platform?
Northern Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programmes are your ticket to a future full of opportunity. You’ll earn while learn, gaining hands on experience and developing skills that will keep your career firmly on track. Why just dream of your future when you can start building it today.
From mastering the latest technology to keeping our trains running smoothly, everyday brings new challenges, new opportunities, and the chance to be part of something bigger. Whatever direction you choose, we’ll give you the tools to get you moving full steam ahead. This isn’t just an apprenticeship – it’s the start of a career that will really go the distance.
Northern's Graduate Scheme
Step into a career that moves you forward. At Northern, our graduate roles are your express route to success. Over 24 months you’ll gain hands on experience, take on real-world challenges and develop the skills to steer your future in the right direction.
We’re looking for our next generation of leaders to join us on this scheme. From driving innovation to keeping our operations running like clockwork, you’ll be key to shaping the future of rail. Whether your passion is technology, engineering, or business, we’ll help you stay on the right track as you build a career full of purpose and potential.
Year in Industry Scheme
Ready to put your knowledge into motion? Our Year In Industry placements are your chance to switch from classroom learning to hands on experience, giving you the tools to accelerate your career before you even graduate.
From solving real-world challenges to working alongside industry experts, you’ll help keep the Northern network running smoothly. From on-the-job experience to a network of support and future careers opportunities, our Year in Industry placement will give you everything you need to get ahead.
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