Cleaning Operative

TfW Business Daily Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking a Cleaning Operative to carry out cleaning tasks across TFWRL Train services and facilities, following guidelines to ensure a high standard and a positive customer experience.

The role reports to the Cleaning Supervisor and requires knowledge of health and safety policies, safe handling of cleaning substances, and flexibility to work the shifts required. Training will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• A small level of experience of working in a cleaning role.
• Ability to handle equipment and materials
• Understand Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Understanding of how to safely handle cleaning substances, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• Flexible and available to work the shifts required
• Ability to understand and interpret information and instructions

Responsibilities

• Using equipment provided, clean designated facility areas (this includes TFWRL Train services)
• Tasks include: damp wiping, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, luggage racks
• Where site specified, clean station platforms, including emptying bins, wiping signage, graffiti removal, removing pigeon excrement all subject to training
• Using supplies provided, replenish and restock designated facility areas (this includes TFWRL train services)
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs. (This includes whilst onboard TFWRL Train services) using the fault reporting system

Job description

The role of the Cleaning Operative is to carry out cleaning tasks specified in the fleet Train Presentation
Manuals. The Operative will ensure that they follow guidelines and best practice, providing a good
customer experience. The Operative will follow the instructions and guidance given by the Cleaning
Supervisor to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.

Role responsibilities

• Using equipment provided, clean designated facility areas (this includes TFWRL Train services)
  Tasks include: damp wiping, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, luggage racks.
• Where site specified, clean station platforms, including emptying bins, wiping signage, graffiti
  removal, removing pigeon excrement all subject to training.
• Using supplies provided, replenish and restock designated facility areas (this includes TFWRL
  train services) Tasks include: replenish soap, toilet rolls, hand towels
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs. (This includes whilst onboard
  TFWRL Train services) using the fault reporting system

Who we're looking for

• A small level of experience of working in a cleaning role.
• Ability to handle equipment and materials
• Understand Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Understanding of how to safely handle cleaning substances, to understand and interpret COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• Flexible and available to work the shifts required.
• Ability to understand and interpret information and instructions

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for thisrole, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.