Night Shift Train Cleaner
Location: Eastbourne Depot, East Sussex
Pay: £15.19 – £22.02 per hour (depending on shift)
Interviews: Immediate Start – 6-month initial contract (temp to perm)
Step into a role where every shift lets you see the impact of your work! As a Night Shift Train Cleaner at Eastbourne Depot, you`d step into a role that offers more than just a job, it’s a chance to build a long-term career in the UK rail sector, one of the country’s most essential and dynamic industries. Working in rail means stability, growth opportunities, and the chance to develop skills that can take you far.
This role is perfect for passionate individuals who enjoy cleaning and take pride in seeing the immediate difference their work makes. Every train you prepare contributes to a safer, more comfortable, and welcoming experience for thousands of passengers, giving real purpose and satisfaction to your shift.
Why this role is exciting:
Make a visible difference every night, preparing train interiors that passengers will enjoy and appreciate.
Keep your shifts active and varied with hands-on tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, sanitising, and deep cleaning.
Gain valuable experience within the rail sector, building skills that are transferable across transport, facilities, and maintenance roles.
Be part of a supportive team where reliability, enthusiasm, and pride in your work are recognised and rewarded.
Your impact day-to-day:
Take pride in preparing trains for the day, creating clean, fresh, and welcoming environments through hands-on work such as vacuuming, mopping, sanitising, and deep cleaning.
Work both independently and alongside colleagues, staying active and engaged while completing each task efficiently.
Develop your skills with full training and PPE provided, and enjoy support from an experienced, friendly team.
What helps you shine in this role:
Motivation, reliability, and a hands-on approach.
Previous experience in transportation, housekeeping, or similar cleaning environments is beneficial but not essential.
Working Hours & Pay rate:
Night shifts on a 7-day rotating roster: 21:30pm – 05:00am
You’ll work on average 35 hours per week, with the opportunity to boost your earnings through regular overtime and rest day work. At times, you may be rostered to work longer stretches of up to 13 consecutive days — giving you the chance to maximise your pay and make the most of rest periods that follow.
Flexibility is key in this role, and your willingness to step in and cover extra shifts will be highly valued.
Competitive pay rates include:
Standard hours: £15.19 p/h
Overtime: £18.22p/h
Rest Day: £19.74 p/h
Sunday: £22.02 p/h
Pay increase after 12 weeks under Agency Worker Rights
Opportunity to move into a permanent role after 6 months
The company:
You’ll be stepping into a role with one of the UK’s leading train operating companies, running services across London and the South East. Every day, their trains connect millions of passengers to work, family, and leisure, making them a vital part of the region’s transport network.
By joining the team, you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement. They invest heavily in modern, comfortable fleets and in the people who keep them running. That means when you join, you’re not just taking on a job, you’re contributing to a mission that helps shape greener, more efficient travel for the future.
Employees here enjoy being part of a forward-thinking company that values teamwork, reliability, and pride in the work they do. Whether it’s through structured training, opportunities to progress, or simply the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a visible difference every day, this is a place where you can truly build a career in rail.
Next Steps
Send your updated CV to (url removed). You’ll complete a short pre-recorded video interview for our client, and, if successful, verify your eligibility to work in the UK and attend a drug & alcohol test in Croydon or London.
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