Train Cleaner

Company: Ganymede Solutions
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Location: Ancoats
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Job Description

Job Title: Train Cleaner nLocation: Newton Heath Train Care DepotnHourly Pay Rate: £13.57 per hour nContract: 6-month temp-to-perm nnBe Part of Keeping the Railway Moving nnAre you reliable, hardworking, and take pride in delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a key operational team ensuring trains are clean, safe, and ready for service across the Northern network. nnThe Role & About You nnAs a Train Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for the internal cleaning of train carriages at Newton Heath Depot. Working as part of a night team, you’ll help ensure each train is presented to a consistently high standard for passengers. nnThis role is contracted at 35 hours per week, working on either a Tuesday to Friday basis 8:00pm – 4:45am, or as part of a rolling roster working 5 on 4 off/4 on 5 off between the hours of 8.45pm and 5.30am on a Sunday-Saturday rota.

The position is due to start on 18th May, so availability from this date is essential. nnYour duties will include cleaning seating areas, tables, floors, toilets, and touchpoints, as well as removing waste and replenishing onboard consumables where required. You’ll be working to tight turnaround times, so the ability to work efficiently without compromising on quality is imperative. nnThis is a physically active, hands-on role in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment. You’ll need to be dependable, able to follow procedures, and comfortable working night shifts on a rotating pattern. nnYou’ll be a strong team player with a good work ethic, able to take initiative when needed and maintain high standards throughout your shift nnThe Company nnNorthern Trains is one of the UK’s largest train operating companies, delivering over 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England. Connecting major cities, towns, and rural communities, Northern plays a vital role in keeping people moving for work, education, and leisure. nnWith a strong focus on customer experience, safety, and operational performance, Northern continues to invest in its people, fleet, and infrastructure. Train presentation is a key part of that commitment ensuring every service is clean, safe, and ready for passengers. nnWorking with Northern offers the opportunity to be part of an essential frontline operation, with clear standards, structured training, and the potential to secure a permanent position within a well-established and growing organisation. nnNext Steps nnInterviews are taking place on a rolling basis ahead of the May 18th start date. nnTo apply, please click “Apply” or send your CV directly to  nnOnce your application is submitted, it shall be reviewed.

If your application is suitable contact will be made for an initial telephone conversation before proceeding to record a short pre-recorded video interview. nnGanymede 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

Posted: April 30th, 2026