Train Cleaner

We 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 Newton Heath Depot, Manchester. Ganymede Solutions are a stock market recognised recruitment agency, specialising in the transportation, infrastructure, construction and engineering sectors on both permanent and contract basis.

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!

The Role:

The Train Cleaner role will cover all aspects of interior cleaning on the trains. You will be carrying out a full clean on the interior of the train, which means you will be cleaning everything from the roof of the train to the bottom of the train, within public view. The duties you will be carrying out will be;

Wiping down surfaces
Sanitizing touch points
Hoovering
Mopping
Dusting
Cleaning & restocking the toilets.

Hours wise, you will be working on a 14-week rotating shift pattern, which works on a 4 on 4 off/4 on 3 off/5 on 3 off basis. The hours of work will always be 20:45 – 05:30.

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:

Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test
Be able to pass a full railway medical – this will include, sight, hearing, colourisation, heart, lungs, brain, etc
Be able to attend a week of training at Newton Heath Depot, starting on 28/04/2025
Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment
Happy to help mentality/attitude
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.

Railway Executives is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

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