Carriage Cleaner

Job description

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

As Carriage Cleaner, you will play a key role in keeping our trains clean and presentable for our customers. You will clean the interior and exterior of our trains (with particular focus on underframe cleaning), which means the role is a physically demanding one and one which can involve working outside in all weathers.

The role covers a variety of shifts including permanent nights/ mixture of days and nights or permanent days including weekends, so a flexible attitude is important.

As well as cleaning our trains, you will be expected to undertake Depot Cleaning duties, as and when required. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure cleaning standards are maintained at all times throughout the depot, and support with duties as and when directed by management, including staff facilities and Shed Cleaning duties.
• Ensure that all PPE supplied is used correctly and maintained accordingly in line with relevant safety procedures and ensure both you and your colleagues are fully PPE equipped at all times.
• Always ensure own personal safety and that of others and comply with the previsions of the personalised rule book and local instructions.
• You will ensure you use the correct sign off process for your work either digitally or via paper document.
• Keep up to date with changing safety briefs & policies and ensure you work to the Transport for Wales Rail cleaning standards.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience working within rail industry or safety critical environment
• You will be an experienced cleaner with a good understanding of COSSH regulations
• A great team player, with strong communication skills and flexibility in approach to work
• Ability to read and understand risk assessments, safety briefings and similar documents
• Comfortable undertaking physically demanding job

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

TFW is a Disability Confident employer. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.