Metrolink / RATP Dev

Working with Metrolink

  • Work With Metrolink

    Metrolink is the largest tram network in the UK transporting more than 90,000 customers across the Greater Manchester region. Metrolink RATP Dev is an award winning company responsible for safely operating the network. We currently employ more than 700 employees who all help to keep Greater Manchester moving.

    Work With Metrolink

  • Operations

    Our Network Control Centre is the hub of all activity on the Metrolink system.  We have teams of Controllers who are highly trained to deal with operational challenges that may arise on the network.  Their expertise ensures the smooth running of the Metrolink network.

    Operations

  • Engineering

    Our engineering department includes civil and electrical engineers, Signalling and Telecomms technicians and tram maintenance technicians who are all responsible for the high standard of maintenance of the Metrolink infrastructure – from the overhead lines, to the track and a fleet of more than 100 trams.

    Engineering

  • Drivers

    There are more than 350 drivers at Metrolink RATP Dev which makes up the majority of our business. Drivers undergo an intensive 9 week training programme as part of their assessment to becoming a qualified tram driver which includes a medical exam and a driving test.

    Drivers

  • Customer Services

    Roles in our Customer Services teams include Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) who provide revenue protection and customer service to passengers on the network. We also have Customer Experience Advisors who are based in our Control Centre and handle customer enquiries as well as provide travel information.

    Customer Services

Work wIth Metrolink in Greater Manchester

We want to attract the very best people to join the team at Metrolink RATP Dev who are committed to providing an excellent customer experience for the 90,000 customers who travel on the network every day.

Free Travel on Metrolink

Flexible Overtime Payments

Contributory Stakeholder Pension

25 Days Annual Leave

Work for Metrolink

Metrolink is now the largest light rail system in the UK after undergoing an impressive expansion programme which has seen it treble in size over the past five years.

Metrolink RATP Dev is an award winning transport company which operates the system on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).  It is responsible for the safe day-to-day running of Metrolink services across the region and transporting more than 32 million passengers each year.

The company currently employs more than 700 people who all help to keep Greater Manchester moving over a network that now spans more than 92km.  Roles within the company range from tram drivers, to Customer Services Representatives, electrical engineers and vehicle technicians.  

Do you want to work for us?

It is an exciting time to join the business as further expansion is planned for the Metrolink network which means we’re just going to get bigger.

If you feel up to the challenge and being part of a great team, come and take a look at the vacancies we’re currently recruiting for at Metrolink RATP Dev.

Metrolink currently employs more than 700 people and is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We look forward to you joining our team.