Job Description

Night Shift Train Cleaner

Brighton Lover s Walk Depot, East Sussex

£15.34 £22.24 per hour depending on shift, with overtime, rest day and Sunday enhancements available. 6-month initial contract with the opportunity to move into a permanent role.

Play a vital role behind the scenes on the railway and help keep the South East moving every night!

The Role & About You

As a Night Shift Train Cleaner, you will be responsible for preparing trains for service, ensuring passengers start their journeys in a clean, safe and welcoming environment. This is a hands-on, active role where your work makes a visible and immediate difference to customer experience across London and the South East.

You will carry out interior train cleaning duties including vacuuming, mopping, sanitising surfaces and completing deep cleans, while working as part of a team to maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and presentation. Full training and PPE will be provided, and you will be supported by experienced colleagues.

This role would suit someone who is motivated, reliable and takes pride in their work. Previous experience in cleaning, housekeeping or transport environments is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided. Flexibility is important, as there will be opportunities to cover additional shifts and overtime.

You will work a rotating 12-week night pattern, consisting of eight weeks from 22:00pm to 06:00am and four weeks from 20:30pm to 04:30am. The average working week is 35 hours, with opportunities to increase earnings through overtime and rest day working. At times, you may be rostered for longer runs of up to 13 consecutive days, followed by rest periods.

Pay rates include £15.34 per hour standard rate, £18.41 per hour overtime, £19.94 per hour for rest days and £22.24 per hour on Sundays.

The Company

You will be working on behalf of one of the UK s leading train operating companies, providing vital services across London and the South East. Their operations connect millions of passengers to work, family and leisure every day, making them a key part of the region s transport network.

The organisation is committed to safety, service excellence and continuous improvement, investing in modern fleets and in the people who keep them running. By joining the team, you will be contributing to a forward-thinking organisation focused on sustainable, efficient and reliable travel. This is a workplace where teamwork, pride and reliability are genuinely valued, and where you can build a long-term career within the rail industry.

Next Steps

To apply, please send your CV to Karla Delczeg at (url removed). The application process includes a short pre-recorded video interview. Successful candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK and attend a drug and alcohol test in Croydon or London.

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