Shunter/Cleaner

First Rail; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Shunter/Cleaner to support depot operations. The role involves shunting vehicles, fuelling, and thorough cleaning tasks across the fleet. A valid UK driving license is required and you must be prepared for a 39-hour week with paid training and weekend work.

Candidates with PCV licenses gain a higher pay rate, and prior bus driving experience is advantageous. Background checks are standard in our recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving license.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Previous cleaning experience.
• Bus driving experience would be beneficial; a PCV license is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Shunting and banksman duties on vehicles around the depot (full training provided).
• Fuelling/charging vehicles.
• Vehicle under chassis washing using a pressure washer.
• Oil and water and top ups.
• Interior vehicle cleaning duties including a monthly deep clean routine across all vehicles.
• General depot maintenance and cleaning as and when required.
• Recording details of all work completed accurately.

Skills

UK driving license

Flexible hours

Cleaning experience

PCV license beneficial

Bus driving experience

Job description

About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

Position:

Shunter/Cleaner

Location:

Chelmsford, Westway, CM1 3AR

Contracted Hours:

39 hours per week - full time & permanent

Working Hours:

17:00pm-01:00am 5 days over 7 (including weekends)

Pay Rate:

£15.17 per hour (£15.76 per hour if you hold a PCV license)

_ You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role _

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers and maintenance staff that look after our fleet of vehicles at our Chelmsford depot?

If yes, this Shunter/Cleaner position could be just the job for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Shunting and banksman duties on vehicles around the depot (full training provided)
• Fuelling/charging vehicles
• Vehicle under chassis washing using a pressure washer
• Oil and water and top ups
• Interior vehicle cleaning duties including a monthly deep clean routine across all vehicles
• General depot maintenance and cleaning as and when required
• Recording details of all work completed accurately

About You:

• _ You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role _
• Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
• Do you have previous cleaning experience?
• Bus driving experience would be beneficial, a PCV license is not essential

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.