Work wellbeing score is 65 out of 100
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Northern Trains Careers and Employment

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Work wellbeing score is Average, 65 out of 100

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About the company

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Northern Trains Limited is owned by DfT OLR Holdings Limited (DOHL), which took on the operation of Northern rail services on 1 March 2020.

Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains ('Southeastern'). DOHL is committed to working closely with all aspects of the rail industry to ensure the continued provision of critical p...

Northern Trains Limited is owned by DfT OLR Holdings Limited (DOHL), which took on the operation of Northern rail services on 1 March 2020.

Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport’s public sector owning group, ‘DOHL.’ DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains ('Southeastern'). DOHL is committed to working closely with all aspects of the rail industry to ensure the continued provision of critical passenger rail services.

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Training Manager
£36,470 per year
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£24,508 per year
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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 32 reviews and is evolving.

3.00 out of 5 stars.20194.00 out of 5 stars.20203.50 out of 5 stars.20213.64 out of 5 stars.20223.83 out of 5 stars.2023

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Conductor in Leeds, West Yorkshire
on 21 November 2023
Challenging at times
After your initial training the qualified salary is good with a range of benefits. Weekends are very challenging due to overcrowding and no forward planning or investment in additional trains/carriages. Morning shifts are a lot better.
Graduate Trainee in Manchester, Greater Manchester
on 24 November 2023
Great place for progression
Lots of opportunities for development, all of my experiences with management have been positive. Flexible working hours. Recruitment process took a long time from applying to receiving an interview.
Train Presentation Operative in Leeds, West Yorkshire
on 14 November 2023
OK but work is very hard
All the hard work is left for night shift cleaners while the day shift do next to nothing. No sick pay for a year even when your injured on the job.
Conductor in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
on 24 October 2023
Great workplace
Great place to work with good perks. Can be challenging at times (passengers) but no pressure from management and nice people to work with. Shifts and holidays allocated but can swap with colleagues.
Revenue Officer in Barrow-In-Furness
on 26 September 2023
Every day is different but you make friends for life
What is the best part of working at the company?Free rail travel with northern, discounts at other tocs What is the most stressful part about working at the company?The verbal abuse from customers, managers also having bad communications not emailing backWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Usually quite chilled and chattyWhat is a typical day like for you at the c...
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