Train Cleaner- Nights

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Engineering

GRADE: TPO Shifts

SALARY: £26,400 per annum

ROLE TYPE: Onsite

HOURS: Average 35 per week

SHIFTS: Night shifts (HOURS) on a 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 for our passengers.

As a Night Train Cleaner at Northern, you’ll join a dedicated, supportive team that takes real pride in setting the standard before the first passengers step on board. Working behind the scenes, you’ll hit the ground running, using your experience to help keep our fleet in top condition—tackling everything from thorough daily cleans to deeper specialist work. If you have a strong work ethic, great attention to detail, and want to be part of a team that works hard and supports each other, this is a great place to build your career.

Working as part of our night operation, you’ll bring your focus and dedication to 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 to the highest hygiene standards.
• Removing litter, emptying bins, and restocking essential onboard facilities.
• Carrying out intensive full cleans or specialist deep cleans to ensure our fleet looks its absolute best.
• Operating specialist cleaning equipment and using effective techniques to remove ingrained dirt across all areas of the train.
• Responding safely and promptly to more demanding cleaning tasks, including biohazard spills (such as blood or vomit), following health and safety procedures to the letter.
• Working closely with your team to ensure all work is completed efficiently so trains depart safely and on time.

We’re looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals who take genuine pride in a job well done. You’ll bring:

• Prior cleaning experience (commercial, industrial, or domestic), giving you the practical know-how to hit the ground running from day one.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high standards—you notice the small details others might miss.
• A strong work ethic and team mindset, bringing positive energy and reliability to a close-knit night team.
• Comfort working outdoors and onboard trains in all weather conditions during night hours.
• Physical capability and stamina—you’re comfortable climbing onto trains from ground level and staying active throughout your shift (hitting 10,000+ steps a night is standard).
• Confident using technology, with the ability to accurately record and manage tasks such as cleaning schedules through our MPRO5 system.
• Flexibility to work night shifts across weekends and bank holidays as part of a rolling roster.

While role-specific depot safety and specialised equipment training will be provided, prior cleaning experience and a proactive, dedicated attitude are essential.

This is a role in a safety critical environment, 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.

At Northern, we don’t just value our people – we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel:
  Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents 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.
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