At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep trains clean while travelling the rail network and assisting customers.
- Company: Join OCS, a leading facilities management company with a strong commitment to its people.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks.
- Other info: Award-winning employer with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in passengers' journeys while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a willingness to work nights and weekends.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team at OCS as a Cleaning Operative, where in the performance of your duties you will travel the rail network keeping trains clean for our client (one of the UK’s largest rail providers). You will inevitably come in to contact with members of the public throughout the performance of your duties, so being a good communicator and having a happy to help attitude is a must. You will be at the front line of the operation and play a key role in the delivery of service to our client by ensuring that rail users have a clean and pleasant journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tidying up work areas, cleaning floors and communal areas.
- Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, emptying bins.
- Litter Picking & Collection.
- Sanitisation of Touch Points.
- Reporting of any equipment faults and health and safety concerns.
- Adhering to all Health & Safety guidelines.
- Attend relevant Health & Safety Training.
- You may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed.
- You must complete all relevant Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have Right to Work in the UK.
- Previous experience in cleaning would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and helpful attitude.
- Willingness to work night and weekend shifts.
- Ability to lone work.
- Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads.
- English and Maths at Grade 4 or above would be advantageous.
Additional information:
You may be required to undergo a medical and drug and alcohol test prior to starting in this role.
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
- Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
- Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
- Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
- Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
- Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)
How to Apply:
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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
In-Transit Train Cleaning Operative in Newcastle employer: OCS Group
OCS Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee growth and development within the healthcare sector. With a strong focus on compliance and performance improvement, employees benefit from comprehensive training initiatives and a supportive culture that values teamwork and innovation. Located in South London, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on community health and safety while enjoying a collaborative workplace atmosphere.
