Northern to bring back popular FREE workshop for north east jobseekers

The training course will now be held in person close to the site of the train operator’s planned new conductor depot facility which will serve the new Northumberland line – which will bring rail services, and new jobs, to the region. 

The planning application for the building, which will have mess room facilities, an office, and a signing in point for staff has been given the go-ahead by Northumberland County Council. 

Recruitment for a new team of conductors will take place later this year.  

Kerry Peters, regional director at Northern, said: “We are determined to build stronger links with the communities we serve, and we can do that by helping local people develop skills that give them an edge when looking for and applying for jobs.  

“The re-opening of the Northumberland Line, which brings with it six new or refurbished stations at Ashington, Bedlington, Blyth Bebside, Newsham, Seaton Delaval and Northumberland Park, is a huge boost for the area and we want to give people that live nearby the best possible chance to be part of the workforce.”  

Northern’s workshop – which is open to all - will do just that, focusing on CV writing and interview coaching, building self-esteem, understanding great customer service and an introduction to Northern.   

Kerry added: “We’re the second largest employee in the north east and we want to drive forward success within the region and provide employment opportunities – as well as travel – to the communities we serve.   

“Our training modules are designed to give people in our communities transferable skills that are going to help build confidence and apply for opportunities either with Northern or other employers in the region.”   

The workshop is set to take place on Friday 6th October at Wansbeck Workspace in Ashington.   

Full details can be found on the Northern website: northernrailway.co.uk/northern-workshops 

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England.