Night Shift Train Cleaner

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK train operator is looking for a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Bedford Depot. This hands-on role involves deep cleaning trains overnight to prepare them for passengers. Candidates should be reliable and enthusiastic, with the physical capability to perform necessary tasks. PTS qualification is preferred, and previous experience is beneficial but not essential. An immediate start is available after successful completion of medical and safety checks.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Weekly pay

Rate increase after 12 weeks

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to maintaining quality.
• Physical capabilities to perform active tasks across shifts.
• Previous cleaning or manual experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Transform trains to ensure readiness for morning passengers.
• Deep clean external train carriages and remove dirt and graffiti.
• Participate in ongoing safety training and qualifications.

Skills

Reliability

Attention to detail

Physical capability

Enthusiasm

Education

PTS qualification

Job description

Night Shift Train Cleaner Bedford Train Depot £13.85 per hour with enhanced overtime rates, weekly pay, and rate increase after 12 weeks

Interview/Start Date: Video Interview / Immediate start after passing medical and drug & alcohol tests, along with a PTS qualification course for AC/DC competencies

Make a visible impact every night and help keep Bedford’s trains clean, safe, and ready for the morning commute.

The role and about you

This is your chance to join the team as a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Bedford Depot, taking on a hands‑on role where your effort is recognised and your work is essential. Working from midnight until 07:00am, Monday to Friday, you will be part of the night team responsible for transforming trains, so they are ready to welcome thousands of passengers each morning. Weekend overtime may also be available, with shifts running from 22:00pm to 06:00am. The role is physical and practical, involving the detailed hand‑bashing process to deep clean external train carriages, remove dirt and graffiti, and ensure the fleet is presented to the highest standard. To succeed, you will need to be reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to maintaining quality, with the physical capability to carry out active tasks. This role is ideal for candidates who already possess a PTS (AC/DC competencies) or for those eager to complete the qualification and commit to a long‑term career in rail. It offers an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals seeking more than a standard cleaning position and who are ready to develop a rewarding future within the railway industry. Previous cleaning or manual experience is helpful but not essential, what matters most is your work ethic, pride in your work, and attention to detail.

The company

You’ll be joining one of the UK’s major train operators, running services across London and the South East. Their trains connect millions of people to work, family, and leisure every day, making them an essential part of the region’s transport network. With ongoing investment in modern fleets and the people who keep them running, it’s a place where you can build a rewarding career in rail.

Next steps

After applying, your CV will be reviewed, and if you meet the requirements, you will be contacted to discuss the role and your experience in further detail. You will then be invited to complete a solo video interview, and a final interview. Successful applicants will undergo a Network Rail medical, drug and alcohol test, and right‑to‑work check. An immediate start is available following successful completion of these checks, along with attendance at a two‑day PTS qualification course covering AC/DC competencies and essential safety when working on or near the railway.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].

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