IT Test Analyst Apprenticeship - 2 Year Fixed Term

Starting as an Apprentice Test Analyst at Northern can lead to a wide range of career paths within tech and the wider rail industry. You'll gain hands-on experience testing real systems that help keep our trains running – and build valuable skills that open doors beyond the apprenticeship.

Many apprentices stay with us and move into permanent roles. You might continue in testing or discover new areas of interest as you grow.

Possible next steps include:

• Junior Test Analyst – supporting more complex testing projects
• Automation Tester – using tools like Selenium to create automated tests
• QA Analyst – working on wider quality assurance and system reliability
• Business Analyst – helping translate business needs into tech solutions
• Software Developer – moving into coding and system development
• IT Project Coordinator – supporting digital project delivery
• Control Systems Analyst – helping maintain and improve operational tools
• Data Analyst – using insights to support performance and planning
• Digital Innovation roles – shaping new tools and ways of working

Whatever your path, you’ll be part of a business that values curiosity, growth and progression. This apprenticeship is more than a starting point – it’s the beginning of a career with real direction.

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment. Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.