Work life balance - Train Conductor Northern Trains Employee Review

4.0
21 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good basic pay with commission & overtime available. Final salary pension plus secondary pension scheme

Cons

Allocated holidays (can be swapped amongst yourselves) Early starts, late finishes & weekend working

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1.0
2 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Mostly get left alone, good pension

Cons

Stressful assessments, disrespected by managers and passengers, horrible shift start and finish times, Saturday night drunks make it unbearable at times

4.0
12 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Very rewarding with each day being different

Cons

Poor work-life balance with unsociable hours.

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