Night Shift Train Cleaner
Location: Hornsey Depot, North London
Pay rate: £13.85 – £24.24 per hour (depending on shifts and overtime)
Contract: 6-month initial contract (temp-to-perm opportunity)
Take pride in your work every night by helping keep one of London’s busiest depots running smoothly and trains looking their best for the morning rush.
Want a role where your work really makes a difference? As a Train Cleaner, you will play a vital part in keeping London’s trains spotless and ready for service. Every shift, you will help improve the journey for thousands of passengers while building a secure career in one of the UK’s most essential industries.
Why This Role Works for You
Steady night work: Enjoy consistent hours with the stability of a 6-month contract and the opportunity to go permanent.
Work-life balance: A predictable night shift pattern lets you plan your days with confidence.
Great pay progression: Earn £13.85 p/h standard, £20.78 overtime/rest days, and £24.24 Sundays, with increases after the first 12 weeks.
Supportive environment: Full training and safety briefings provided, so you feel confident and supported from day one.
Future opportunities: Prove yourself here and unlock long-term career pathways across the rail industry.
About the Role
You will join the night shift team responsible for ensuring trains meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety before returning to service. Your tasks will include:
Interior cleaning: hoovering, mopping, and sanitising touch points.
Exterior cleaning: washing train exteriors and supporting depot operations.
Occasional CET (Controlled Emission Toilet) servicing.
You will work as part of a team in a safety-critical environment where attention to detail and reliability are key.
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Saturday: 22:30pm – 05:30am
Sunday: 22:00pm – 06:00am
Overtime available at management discretion.
You will typically work around 35 hours per week, with opportunities to increase your earnings through regular overtime and rest-day shifts. At times, you may be scheduled for longer periods of up to 13 consecutive days, followed by extended rest breaks — giving you the chance to maximise both your pay and your time off.
Flexibility is an important part of this role, and your readiness to cover additional shifts when needed will be an added bonus!
Pay rate & Benefits
Standard Hours (35 hrs/week): £13.85 p/h
Overtime (36+ hrs): £20.78 p/h
Rest Days: £20.78 p/h
Sundays: £24.24 p/h
After 12 weeks, pay increases in line with AWR. Successful contractors are frequently offered permanent roles, making this a fantastic long-term opportunity.
The Company:
This role places you within one of the UK’s most established train operators, a company known for its scale, stability, and importance to the national transport network. Operating services across London and the South East, they move millions of passengers every year and continue to invest in modern trains, greener travel, and the people who make it all possible. Joining the team means stepping into a stable career with real prospects for development in the railway sector.
Next Steps
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, simply click Apply Now or send your CV to (url removed).
Successful applicants will be invited to complete a short video interview, and before starting work you will need to pass a rail-standard medical and drug & alcohol test. Once cleared, you will be ready to join the team, start your first shift, and take your first step towards building a long-term career in rail.
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