Qualified or Trainee Conductor – Manchester Piccadilly (Talent Pool Opportunities)
There's a lot more to this job than checking tickets. It's about creating rapport with customers and acting as the face of our business. With a mixture of classroom and practical training, you can progress to a Qualified Conductor in around three months.
As a conductor, you need to know your stuff, routes and rules, issuing tickets and honouring rail cards, delays and other possible problems, which can be distressing for customers. We'll teach you what you need to know but it's at those times that the quality of your customer service, communication and dedication will be truly tested.
As confident in your decision making as you are under pressure, you'll be ready for every challenge that comes your way and no matter what hours you happen to be working that week (this is no regular 9‑to‑5 job).
If you're ready for the training, can be flexible about your working hours and will enjoy the critical responsibility and the opportunity to make the most of your natural people skills, then this is definitely the role for you.
We offer an attractive salary of £36,411 per annum, once qualified. During training, you'll receive £27,877 per annum. There's a final salary pension scheme and big savings on rail travel: free TransPennine Express journeys for you and free leisure journeys for your family. You and your family can also get discounts with other train operating companies. Your job comes with all kinds of benefits, discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.
Requirements
- Not have defective colour vision or have undergone laser eye surgery
- Must be willing to work irregular and unsociable shift patterns
- Must live within a 60‑minute commutable distance from the location you are applying for, evidence may be requested as proof of residence
- Must be over 18 years old
- Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol screening and meet the medical requirements for the role
Benefits
- Excellent career prospects
- A personal development plan
- Structured training and development
- Competitive salary paid on a 4‑weekly basis
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants
- Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 year of service for you and your dependants
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have
- Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions
- Family‑friendly maternity and paternity benefits
- High‑street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme
*Terms and conditions apply.
Trainee or Qualified Train Conductor - Talent Pool Opportunities in Manchester employer: Tpexpress
TransPennine Express is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment for its employees. With a strong commitment to professional development, we offer excellent career prospects, structured training, and generous benefits including free rail travel for you and your dependants. Our culture prioritises safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about operational excellence in the rail industry.
