Description
As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - London Northwestern & West Midlands Railways.
We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit a Carriage Cleaner on a full-time, permanent basis based in Shrewsbury.
This is a vital role to ensure our train environment is to the correct standard required by our customers. Duties will include carrying out designated cleaning duties in accordance with cleaning procedures and ensuring compliance and procedures are upheld.
Key Responsibilities
* Working to the instruction of the Cleaning Manager and the Cleaning Supervisor
* Carry out delegated cleaning duties in accordance with agreed procedures
* Use of specialist cleaning chemicals and equipment
* Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Environmental Management System to ISO14001
* If holding a driving license and company vehicle license, to drive company vehicles as require
* Assist in the Winterisation of the depot as directed
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Knowledge of cleaning procedure
* Use of specialist chemicals.
* Basic communication skills both written and oral.
* Driving License advantageous
* COSHH awareness & compliance
* PTS or Depot Safety, as applicable
* First Aid at Work (voluntary)
Job Benefits
* £24,240 rising to £25,121 after successful completion of probation
* Defined Benefit pension – one of the best in the UK
* 75% off all other train company travel tickets
* Retail discounts
* Career development opportunities
About London Northwestern & West Midlands Railways
We are proud to operate two new railway brands for and to the Midlands, the North West and London.
In the Midlands the West Midlands Railway brand is a local railway placing Birmingham at the centre of its network. We run the majority of the local services, as well as direct trains to many of the surrounding towns and cities, including Redditch, Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Hereford, Shrewsbury, Telford, and Northampton.
Our London Northwestern Railway brand serves the London to Liverpool route on the west coast, stopping at Birmingham, Milton Keynes and Northampton, with the West Midlands at its heart.
Both services are operated by West Midlands Trains Ltd, part of Transport UK.
Each business brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the franchise and it's our aim to give you the rail experience you deserve at the price you want to pay.