Train Cleaner - Nights

BUSINESS FUNCTION:
Engineering

GRADE:
Carriage Cleaner

SALARY: £21,910 per annum, rising to £25,016 per annum after a successful probation period

ROLE TYPE:
Onsite

HOURS:

35 per week - Permanent Night Shifts. Shift start at 21:15 - 06:00 on a 5 weeks rolling roster.

While most of the North is asleep, our trains are getting ready for a new day. The night cleaning team plays a vital role in making sure every service starts the morning clean, safe, and ready to go.

As a Night Train Cleaner at Northern, you’re part of the team that sets the standard before the first passengers step on board. Working behind the scenes, you’ll help keep our fleet in top condition, tackling everything from everyday cleaning to deeper, specialist work. If you take pride in a job done properly and like seeing the impact of your work first‑hand, nights could suit you down to the ground.

Working as part of our night operation, you’ll help prepare trains for the next day’s service. Your work will include:

• Cleaning train interiors thoroughly, including tables, windows, seats, floors, and high‑touch areas.
• Removing litter and emptying bins.
• Restocking toilet supplies such as soap and toilet paper.
• Carrying out full cleans or deep cleans, depending on your team, to ensure trains meet high hygiene standards.
• Using specialist cleaning equipment, once trained, to remove ingrained dirt across all areas of the train.
• Responding safely and promptly to more significant cleaning tasks, including biological spills such as blood or vomit.
• Working closely with colleagues to make sure trains are ready for service on time.

Attention to detail, reliability, and pride in your work – that’s what matters most here. You’ll also be:

• Happy working nights as part of either a Full Clean or Deep Clean team, focusing on getting trains ready for the morning rush.
• Comfortable learning how to use specialist cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Confident working both outdoors and onboard trains, in all weather conditions.
• Physically able to climb onto a train from floor level and stay active throughout your shift – 10,000 steps in a night isn’t unusual.
• Flexible enough to work weekends and bank holidays as part of a rolling shift pattern.
• Keen to learn. No previous cleaning experience is needed – full training is provided.

This is a safety‑critical role, which means you’ll need to meet Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) requirements. To apply, you must:

• Live within a 45‑minute car journey of the station you’ll work from.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Pass a safety‑critical medical, including drugs and alcohol screening.
• Have normal colour vision.

• Free Travel:
  Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependants on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme:
  We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development:
  Tailored training, recognised qualifications, and clear pathways across the business.
• Recognition:
  Our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards celebrate the brilliant work our people do every day.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, and we make reasonable adjustments where required. All successful offers are subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.