Train Cleaner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Train Cleaner for a night shift role at Darlington Station. This position offers an initial 6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in train carriages, ensuring a pleasant environment for passengers. The role requires a hands-on approach, good communication skills, and a positive attitude. With opportunities for career progression and benefits like free travel on their network, this position is ideal for those looking to grow in the transportation sector.

Benefits

Free Travel on Network

Discounted Travel on Other Companies

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test.
• Good level of fitness needed for hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior cleaning and maintenance of train carriages.
• Lead by example among cleaning staff.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Hands-on Approach

Computer Literacy

Good Level of Fitness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Train Cleaner

Night Shift Role

Based in Darlington Station

6-month initial contract with the opportunity to join on a permanent basis

£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 Train Cleaner to join the train cleaning team based at Darlington Station Sidings. 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 seeking to hire a positive, outgoing, good communicator who has a hands on approach to their work whilst being able to support any passenger/customers interactions within the station.

The Role:

The role itself is that of a Train Cleaner. Standard duties include interior cleaning, hoovering the floors, inspecting/maintaining toilets, etc. For this role, my client is seeking a candidate that can ‘lead from the front’ and be an example to the other cleaners.

You will be working at the carriage sidings connected on to the station, carrying out full and deep cleans, where you will be cleaning everything in and outside of public view.

Working Hours:

You will need to be flexible for the shift pattern, which consists of working 20:00pm – 06:00am, on a rotating 4 on 5 off, 5 on 4 off, 5 on 5 off shift pattern.

Remuneration & Benefits:

Upon joining this position, you will receive the following:

• £13.05p/h
• Progression routes – Our client is hiring into their business on a permanent basis after an initial phase on a 6-month contract. Once permanent you will then receive opportunities to further progress your career in a range of positions such as train presentation, engineering, customer service and more. The additional benefits include free travel on their network, discounted travel on a range of train operating companies and more.

Requirements:

• Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
• Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include, sight, hearing, colourisation, heart, lungs, brain, etc
• Be able to attend two days of training at Heaton Depot, Newcastle on 12/05 & 13/05
• Be Computer literate – Microsoft Office, Emails, etc
• Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
• Happy to help mentality/attitude
• A good level fitness is needed as the role is very hands on and you will be on your feet most of the shift

How can I apply?

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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.

Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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