Day Shift Train Cleaner at Hornsey Depot

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Day Shift Train Cleaner for their Hornsey Depot in North London. This role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety of trains to ensure they are passenger-ready. Working Monday to Saturday, the position offers flexible hours, competitive pay rates between £13.85 and £24.24 per hour, and potential for permanent placement after a successful contract. Candidates must demonstrate reliability and attention to detail, making this a promising opportunity in the rail industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a safety-critical environment.
• Flexibility to cover additional shifts as needed.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness for trains.
• Support depot operations and conduct occasional servicing.
• Work under time-sensitive conditions to prepare trains.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Day Shift Train Cleaner

Hornsey Depot, North London

Pay rates: £13.85 to £24.24 per hour depending on hours worked, overtime, and Sundays (6-month initial contract with a strong temp-to-perm opportunity)

Make a Difference to Thousands of Passengers Every Day!

The Role and About You

This day shift role offers the chance to make a visible difference every day by helping prepare trains for service in a busy London depot. As a Train Cleaner, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring trains are ready for passengers each day.

You will carry out a mix of interior and exterior cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, seating, windows, toilets, and high-touch areas, as well as supporting depot operations and occasional CET servicing. The role is based in a safety-critical environment and requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work well as part of a team. Full training and safety briefings are provided to support you from day one.

You will work Monday to Saturday from 9 : 00am to 4 : 00pm, with one Saturday and one Sunday worked every four weeks. The role averages around 35 hours per week, with overtime available at management discretion. At times, you may work up to 13 consecutive days followed by extended rest periods, allowing you to maximise both earnings and time off. Flexibility to cover additional shifts when required is beneficial.

Pay rates are £13.85 per hour for standard hours, £20.78 per hour for overtime and rest days, and £24.24 per hour for Sundays. After 12 weeks, pay increases in line with AWR regulations. Successful contractors are often offered permanent positions, making this a strong long-term opportunity.

The Company

This role sits within one of the UK’s largest and most established train operating environments, supporting a vital part of the national transport network. The organisation operates high-volume passenger services and continues to invest in modern infrastructure, safety standards, and workforce development, offering long-term stability and progression within the rail industry.

Successful applicants will be invited to complete a short video interview and must pass a rail-standard medical and drug and alcohol test before starting work.

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