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SalaryAs part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.
We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit an On Train Cleaner, on a full time, permanent basis, based in Lichfield.
What does the job involve?
- Use of specialist cleaning chemicals and equipment
- Take responsibility for materials and equipment provided to carry out tasks required
- Complete audit sheets as required and report non-conformances to the Train Presentation Supervisor
- Disposal of rubbish removed from trains in the appropriate location
- Remove full bin liners and re-line On Train bins when found full
- Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Environmental Management System to ISO14001 quality and safety systems
- Able to make decisions based on skills training and own initiative within predetermined programme of work
What skills and experience do I need to do the job?
- A willingness to learn and work to company set company standards
- Flexibility – you could be on an early, late or night shift - including weekends
- Being a great communicator – both written and verbal communication
- Happy to be training on how to handle bio-hazards and sharps
- Being happy to work on and off trains and platforms at stations
- Comfortable working alone on occasions, but also as part of a cleaning team at the station
What are the salary and benefits?
- £23,254 per annum rising up to £27,142 after successful completion of probation
- Final salary pension – one of the best pension schemes available
- Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
- 75% off all other train company travel tickets
- Retail discounts
- Career development opportunities
Due to the volume of applications, we receive, the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.
Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.
