Train Cleaner

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

Job summary

Join a reputable company in the railway sector as a Train Cleaner, where you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for maintaining cleanliness on the Northern Rail fleet. This fast-paced role involves cleaning both the interior and exterior of trains, ensuring high standards are met for millions of commuters. With a structured shift pattern and the potential for permanent employment after a successful contract, this opportunity offers a secure future in a well-established organization that values employee development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on cleanliness.
• Must pass a full railway medical and drugs & alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of interior and exterior cleaning of trains.
• Work as part of a team to clean multiple trains and coaches each night.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Job description

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We are currently looking for an individual to join the night shift cleaning team as a Train Cleaner based at Allerton Depot. As a Train Cleaner you will be carrying out all aspects of interior and exterior cleaning, which includes duties such as:

• Mopping
• Sanitizing touch points
• Cleaning/restocking toilets
• Changing bins
• Picking up litter

You will typically be working within a team of four Train Cleaners, plus one Team Leader carrying out heavy and deep cleans on the Northern Rail fleet. This is a very fast paced and intensive role, with on average 20 trains and 55 coaches being cleaned per night, so our client needs someone who can step and be a real team player. Attention to detail is also needed for this role, as you will be cleaning everything inside and outside of public view.

You will be working on a 4 on 4 off/5 on 3 off shift pattern, with working hours being 20:15 – 05:15am.

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.

The pay rate for the 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:

• Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
• Be able to pass a full railway medical – this will include, sight, hearing, colourisation, heart, lungs, brain, etc
• Be able to attend a week of training at Allerton Depot on 26/05/2025 or 02/06/2025
• Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
• Happy to help mentality/attitude
• 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