Train Presentation Chargehand

Job description

Please note: this vacancy will involve working permanent night shifts 

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 a Train Presentation Chargehand you will be responsible for carrying out all cleaning duties according to Transport for Wales cleaning procedures, as requested by the Train Presentation Manager, Cleaning Team Leader or Operations Team Leader/Shift Manager. Ensuring all duties are carried out safely with the use of supplied PPE adhering to all safety policies and procedures.

The role holder will also be operationally responsible for small team of Fleet Carraige Cleaners during the shift in a particular area of the depot.

• Performing carriage cleaning duties (interiors and exteriors) as part of the team. The work also covers underframe cleaning.
• Reporting (written and verbal) all incidents/accidents promptly and in instances immediately to the right points of contact
• Ensuring the Carriage cleaners use the correct worksheets and ensure they sign for their work, allocated to each team, on a daily basis.
• Deputising for the Train Presentation Team Leader where required and step up into Train Presentation Team Leader for absence cover or as an additional support as required.
• Ensuring all cleaning materials are checked after each shift. The working areas are left clean and tidy at the end of each shift and that material lockers are replenished and closed (locked where necessary).
• Ensuring the work completed is reported to the information clerks on a daily basis for them to input the results/records into the monthly KPI’s and file accordingly
• Providing on-the-job coaching and instructions to the Fleet Carriage Cleaners to ensure health and safety procedures and train cleaning standards are met.
• Perform other duties such as shed cleaning and office cleaning as required.

Who we’re looking for

• Experience as a train cleaner within a train depot environment covering interior and exterior train cleaning (underframe cleaning experience would be an advantage.
• A good understanding of COSSH regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety requirement within a rail environment including manual handling (holding PTS would be desirable)
• Experience of working in a team environment and be a great team player
• Comfortable stepping up to be a team leader and manage a team

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.