Night Cleaning Operative

TfW Business Daily Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking a Cleaning Operative to perform cleaning tasks on trains and station facilities as part of our cleaning operations. The role requires handling equipment safely, maintaining hygiene standards, and working within established timescales. A Welsh language addition is welcome but not required.

We offer a 6-month fixed-term contract with training and support. Flexible shifts and a commitment to a clean, safe passenger environment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a cleaning role.
• Ability to handle cleaning equipment and materials.
• Understanding of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated facility areas on trains and stations using provided equipment and PPE.
• Clean platforms and areas, empty bins, remove graffiti, and maintain a clean environment.
• Restock designated areas with supplies like soap and toilet tissue.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks using appropriate machinery (carpets, steam cleaning, jet wash).
• Report deficiencies or repairs using the fault reporting system.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Equipment handling

Health and safety

Flexible shifts

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Please note: this is a 6 month fixed-term contract

The Role

The role of the Cleaning Operative is to carry out cleaning specified tasks onboard our trains and stations within Transport for Wales (TFW) cleaning operations.

Role responsibilities

• Clean designated facility areas including train services by using equipment provided and the
  relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure all allocated tasks such as damp wiping,
  sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, 197 Kitchen cleaning, luggage racks are
  completed during the relevant timescales.
• Clean station platforms and specific areas by emptying bins, graffiti removal, removing pigeon
  excrement subject to training to provide customers and colleagues a clean and safe
  environment
• Replenish and restock designated facility areas by using supplies provided, such as soap, toilet
  rolls to provide customers and colleagues a clean and safe environment.
• Carry out heavy cleansing tasks where required by using relevant machinery to clean carpets,
  steam clean areas and occasionally jet wash facilities stations when required
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or the need for repairs by using the fault reporting
  system to ensure a safe working environment

Who we're looking for

• Experience of working in acleaning role.
• Ability to handle equipment and materials
• Understand and work within Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Understanding of how to safely handle cleaning substances.
• Flexible and available to work the shifts required, where possible

Welsh Language Skills

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

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

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.