Overview
Night Cleaning Operative (Deep Heavy Cleaning) Chester Station – Chester, Borders
Salary: £13.83 per hour
Basis: Full time
Shift pattern – (5 nights out of 7, 8pm – 4am)
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
The role of the Cleaning Operative is to carry out cleaning specified tasks onboard our trains and stations within Transport for Wales (TFW) cleaning operations.
- Clean designated facility areas including train services by using equipment provided and the relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure all allocated tasks such as damp wiping, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, 197 Kitchen cleaning, luggage racks are completed during the relevant timescales.
- Clean station platforms and specific areas by emptying bins, graffiti removal, removing pigeon excrement subject to training to provide customers and colleagues a clean and safe environment
- Replenish and restock designated facility areas by using supplies provided, such as soap and toilet rolls to provide customers and colleagues a clean and safe environment
- Carry out heavy cleansing tasks where required by using relevant machinery to clean carpets, steam clean areas and occasionally jet wash facilities stations when required
Who we’re looking for
- Experience of working in a cleaning role.
- Ability to handle equipment and materials
- Understand and work within Health and Safety policies and procedures
- Understanding of how to safely handle cleaning substances.
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.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. 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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
