Job Description
Mobile Train Cleaner (Day Shift) at Newton Heath Depot, Manchester (covering multiple depots and stations across the North). £12.71 per hour, 6-month initial contract with strong potential for a permanent role. Become a Key Part of the Rail Network as a Mobile Train Cleaner! The role and about you: We are looking for motivated and reliable Mobile Train Cleaners to join a busy rail operation supporting services across the North of England. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in the rail industry, with structured training, development opportunities, and the potential for a permanent position following an initial 6-month contract. You will be responsible for maintaining train presentation standards, including the removal of graffiti from both interior and exterior surfaces. When graffiti removal is not required, you will carry out routine deep-cleaning tasks such as hoovering, dusting, mopping, buffing, toilet cleaning and restocking, litter picking, and replacing bins. This is a reactive, mobile role that involves responding to cleaning reports across multiple depots, outstations, and stations throughout the North. Locations include Manchester Piccadilly Gardens, Allerton Depot (Liverpool), Heaton Depot (Newcastle), Neville Hill Depot (Leeds), Hull Botanical Gardens Depot, and Hill House (Huddersfield). Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 5:00pm, with overtime opportunities available on Fridays. A full UK driving licence, held for at least two years, is required as the role involves driving a company van between sites. Candidates must be reliable, physically fit, and committed to maintaining high safety standards. Successful applicants will be required to pass a full railway medical assessment, including eyesight, hearing, and colour vision tests, along with drug and alcohol screening. The company: You will be joining a leading UK rail operator with a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Employees benefit from comprehensive training, a supportive working environment, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the rail sector.
