Night Shift Train Cleaner

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK train operator is seeking a Night Shift Train Cleaner to work from midnight to 07:00 am at Bedford Depot. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for cleaning and preparing trains for the morning commute. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic and be eager to develop a rewarding career within the railway industry. Competitive pay includes enhanced overtime rates and immediate start opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates

Weekly pay

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Reliable and physically capable to perform cleaning tasks.
• Enthusiastic and committed to quality work.
• Previous cleaning or manual experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Transform trains to be ready for morning passengers.
• Deep clean external train carriages, removing dirt and graffiti.
• Maintain high cleaning standards.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Attention to detail

Education

PTS qualification (AC/DC competencies)

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 07:00 am, 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 22:00 pm to 06:00 am. 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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