Job Description

Night Shift Train Cleaner

Heaton Depot, Newcastle upon Tyne

£13.57 per hour, with overtime available. Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of a permanent position.

Join a fast-paced role helping to keep trains clean, safe, and ready for passengers travelling across the North of England.

The Role and About You

This is a practical, active position where your contribution has a direct impact every shift. As a Night Shift Train Cleaner, you’ll be responsible for preparing trains for daily service by maintaining high cleaning standards throughout the depot.

Your duties will include vacuuming and mopping floors, sanitising high-contact areas, carrying out deep cleans within train carriages, and servicing onboard toilet systems. The role is varied and physical, offering a rewarding environment where you can see the results of your work at the end of every shift.

You will be a reliable individual with a strong work ethic, good attention to detail, and a positive attitude toward maintaining a clean and safe environment. Previous experience within transport cleaning, industrial cleaning, or housekeeping would be beneficial, although full training and PPE will be provided.

The shift pattern is 4 on, 4 off from 20:00pm to 06:00am, including scheduled weekend working. There are also opportunities for overtime and longer-term career progression.

The Company

You’ll be working with one of the UK’s leading rail operators, helping deliver vital transport services across the North of England. Their trains support millions of passengers journeys each year, and the cleaning team plays an essential role in ensuring customers travel in a clean and comfortable environment.

The company places a strong emphasis on safety, employee development, and continuous improvement, making this a great opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation.

Next steps

To apply, simply send your CV to  

Candidates selected for the next stage will be invited to complete a video interview, followed by a pre-employment medical assessment, Drug & Alcohol screening, and right-to-work checks.

About Ganymede Solutions Ltd:

We specialise in recruitment across Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, Transportation, and Engineering sectors, supporting both permanent and contract opportunities. Visit our website to explore more vacancies.

Ganymede Solutions is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Apply today and start your next opportunity with Ganymede Solutions.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation