Train Cleaner

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Train Cleaner for their night shift team at Allerton Depot. This role involves thorough interior and exterior cleaning of trains, ensuring a pristine environment for commuters. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude, working closely with a team in a fast-paced setting. The position offers a competitive pay rate and the potential for permanent employment after an initial 6-month contract, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to build a career in the railway sector. Join a reputable company committed to excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of interior and exterior cleaning of trains.
• Work in a team to clean an average of 20 trains and 55 coaches nightly.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Happy to Help Attitude

Education

Right to Work Documents

Job description

Train Cleaner

Allerton Depot, Liverpool

Night Shift

Initial 6-month contract (Temp to Perm)

£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 at Allerton Depot.

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:

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:

1. Hoovering/dusting/sweeping
2. Mopping
3. Sanitizing touch points
4. Cleaning/restocking toilets
5. Cleaning graffiti
6. Changing bins
7. 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.

Pay Rate & Benefits:

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:

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 Allerton Depot on 26/05/2025 or 02/06/2025
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

Next Step:

After applying for the Train Cleaner role, your CV will be reviewed and if suitable you will receive a request to complete a short video interview.

Successful candidates will be required to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility to work documents.

If you are interested in this position, press “APPLY” or send your CV to [e-mail]

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