Nights Train Cleaner

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nights Train Cleaner to join their team at a prominent depot in Manchester. This role involves ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of trains, providing a vital service to millions of commuters. With a focus on teamwork and a proactive attitude, you will be responsible for thorough cleaning tasks, from wiping surfaces to sanitizing touchpoints. The company offers a supportive culture and opportunities for career growth, making this a fantastic entry point into the railway sector. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge with a reputable firm, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test and a full railway medical.
• Strong attention to detail and a happy to help mentality.

Responsibilities

• Perform full interior cleaning of trains, including sanitizing and restocking toilets.
• Follow a 14-week rotating shift pattern, working nights.

Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Cleaning Skills

Good Physical Fitness

Education

Right to Work Documents

Job description

Nights Train Cleaner

Based in: Newton Heath Depot, Manchester

Contract: 6 Month initial contract with the opportunity to join on a permanent basis

Pay Rate: £13.05p/h

Ganymede Solutions are working with one of the largest UK Train Operating Companies (currently operating 464 stations, the most of any TOC in the UK), who are seeking to recruit a Nights Train Cleaner to join the train cleaning team at Newton Heath Depot, Manchester. Ganymede Solutions are a stock market recognised recruitment agency, specialising in the transportation, infrastructure, construction and engineering sectors on both permanent and contract basis.

The company covers the whole of the North, which includes the Northeast & West of England, Yorkshire and the Humber, as well as the occasional part of the East Midlands and Staffordshire. As a result of this, they have a large fleet of trains - 333 to be precise, so it's safe to say you will be active & busy with your role!

Ganymede are looking to hire someone with a 'go getter' attitude who isn't afraid to get stuck in and can lead a team by example.

The Role:

The Nights Train Cleaner role will cover all aspects of interior cleaning on the trains. You will be carrying out a full clean on the interior of the train, which means you will be cleaning everything from the roof of the train to the bottom of the train, within public view. The duties you will be carrying out will include:

1. Wiping down surfaces
2. Sanitizing touch points
3. Hoovering
4. Mopping
5. Dusting
6. Cleaning & restocking the toilets

Hours wise, you will be working on a 14-week rotating shift pattern, which works on a 4 on 4 off/4 on 3 off/5 on 3 off basis. The hours of work will always be 20:45 - 05:30.

The Company:

You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of innovation within service delivery. They boast a loyal and hard-working team who strive for excellence in the services they provide to millions of commuters who use their trains. This is a role with a well-established brand who promote a great culture and offer employee development as standard.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

The pay rate for the Nights Train Cleaner position will be at £13.05 per hour on an initial 6-month basis. This is a fantastic opportunity as candidates who excel during the 6-month contract period will be considered for subsequent permanent positions. This presents a chance to join a great company in a secure industry that provide bright and long-term futures.

Requirements:

1. Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
2. Be able to pass a full railway medical - this will include, sight, hearing, colourisation, heart, lungs, brain, etc
3. Be able to attend a week of training at Newton Heath Depot, starting on 28/04/2025
4. Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
5. Happy to help mentality/attitude
6. A decent fitness is needed as the site is very large and will involve a lot of walking, so please keep this in mind when applying

How to Apply:

If you're interested in the Nights Train Cleaner vacancy, then please do one of the following:

1. Hit the apply button
2. Email [e-mail]

What happens next?

As part of our recruitment process, you will be subject to completing a solo/video interview to demonstrate your experience, expertise, skills and expertise before your application is submitted.