The Role:
As a Train Cleaner, you will be expected to carry out three types of cleaning, which is detailed below:
Deep/Heavy Cleans – Perform cleaning on areas of the train where it is not visible to the public eye on the interior of the train (as in pulling out seats, cleaning around panels, back of toilets, etc). Typical duties include hoovering, buffering, wiping down surfaces, cleaning toilets, changing bins, CET tanking and picking up litter.
Full Cleans – Similar to deep cleaning, this is to clean what is visible to the public eye, but it is only cleaning what is in the public’s view on the interior of the train. Typical duties include hoovering, buffering, wiping down surfaces, cleaning toilets, changing bins, checking the sanding levels and picking up litter.
External/Handbashing Cleans – Performing external cleaning on the outside of the train, such as applying cleaning solutions and using them to clean off any graffiti and dirt.
The Hours:
As a Train Cleaner, you will be guaranteed thirty-five hours of work a week, working five shifts across a Sunday – Saturday roster. There are two shifts, with one being from 22:00 – 05:00, and the other being 00:00 – 07:00. We need someone who is flexible to do both shifts and can work on weekends.
Remuneration & Benefits:
This rail company has on offer the following for contract staff:
1. Standard Hours (35 hours standard per week) - £13.85 p/h
2. Overtime & Rest Days - £20.78 p/h
3. Sunday Nights - £24.24 p/h
4. Full PPE and comprehensive on-the-job training provided
Requirements:
5. Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
6. Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
7. Happy to help mentality/attitude, someone who is proactive, can think for themselves
8. 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
9. Be able to attend 1 day of training on 11/08/2025, before commencing work the following night
How can I apply?
If you’re interested in the Train Cleaner vacancy, then please do one of the following:
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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.
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