At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to clean and maintain trains, ensuring they shine for passengers.
- Company: Be part of a supportive team at a leading rail depot in Manchester.
- Benefits: Earn £13.96 per hour with overtime pay and enjoy consistent night shifts.
- Other info: Full training provided, with a focus on health and safety.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in the rail industry while working in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be physically fit and able to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 13.96 - 13.96 £ per hour.
Location: Ardwick Depot, Manchester
Pay Rate: £13.96 per hour + Overtime paid at 150%
Contract: 6-Month Contract (until 18th December 2026)
Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off
Hours: 7:00 PM - 4:00 AM
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for Train Cleaners to join a team based at the Ardwick rail depot. This is a physically demanding role working on a night shift basis, supporting the cleaning and maintenance of rolling stock to ensure trains are presented to the highest standards for service. The successful candidate will be reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working as part of a team. The role involves manual handling duties, including moving seat frames and other equipment, so a good level of physical fitness is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean allocated rolling stock in accordance with production schedules and site procedures.
- Carry out external cleaning of trains using manual cleaning methods.
- Clean driveline systems using brushes and compressed air equipment.
- Assist with fuelling, tanking, and Controlled Emission Toilet (CET) operations where required.
- Perform underframe cleaning in line with depot-specific guidelines.
- Work effectively within a team of 3-4 colleagues.
- Report defects, damage, or maintenance issues to supervisors.
- Follow all site procedures, health and safety regulations, and work instructions.
- Support colleagues and undertake additional duties as required.
Candidate Requirements
- Ability to understand and communicate in basic English.
- Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling tasks.
- Comfortable standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Previous cleaning or industrial cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential.
Knowledge & Experience
- Awareness of Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling procedures.
- Experience using cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Training & Induction
All successful candidates will attend a full site induction on their first shift, covering:
- Site-specific working procedures
- Health and safety requirements
- Role expectations and responsibilities
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Employees are expected to:
- Take responsibility for their own health and safety and that of colleagues.
- Wear and correctly use all required PPE.
- Operate equipment safely and report defects immediately.
- Report hazards, incidents, accidents, and near misses.
- Follow environmental and safety procedures at all times.
- Stop work and seek guidance if safety concerns arise.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay rate of £13.96 per hour
- 150% overtime rate
- Consistent night shift pattern
- Full training and induction provided
- Opportunity to gain experience within the rail industry
- Supportive team environment
Adecco is a disability confident employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know so we can support you.
If you do not hear from us within five working days, your application may not have progressed on this occasion. We encourage you to apply for future opportunities.
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