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 Train Cleaner (Day Shifts) – Full-Time – Manchester – £23,006 Annual Salary



Location: Manchester
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £23,006 per year
Schedule: 35 hours per week | Day shifts | Weekend and holiday availability required
Industry: Transport / Rail / Cleaning Services
Company: Northern Trains

🚆 Join Northern Trains as a Day Train Cleaner – Keep the North Moving with Pride and Purpose!

Are you detail-oriented, dependable, and take pride in a job well done? Northern Trains is looking for Train Cleaners (Days) to help ensure our trains are clean, safe, and ready for passengers across Manchester and the North of England.

This is more than just a cleaning job — it's your chance to be part of the rail industry's historic future as we continue to connect communities and enhance travel experiences. No previous experience required — just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

✅ Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness on trains, including seating areas, toilets, windows, and touchpoints.

  • Top up supplies such as soap and toilet paper.

  • Empty bins, remove litter, and ensure trains are hygienic and welcoming.

  • Quickly resolve critical cleaning issues, such as spills or biohazards, to prevent service disruptions.

  • Work collaboratively with your team and other staff across Northern.

🔍 What We’re Looking For:

  • Reliable and hardworking: Committed to delivering consistent, quality results.

  • Team player: Work together to meet daily cleaning targets and provide a clean environment for passengers.

  • Customer-focused: Your work directly contributes to a positive customer journey.

  • Flexible & resilient: Able to work weekends and holidays and adapt to changing tasks and weather conditions.

  • Physically active: This is an active role — expect to walk up to 10,000 steps daily.

  • Willing to learn: Full training provided — no prior cleaning experience needed!

📋 Essential Requirements:

To apply for this role, you must:

  • Be aged 18 or over.

  • Live within 45 minutes of the Manchester depot.

  • Pass a safety-critical medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

  • Have normal colour vision (no colour blindness).

🎁 Benefits & Perks:

  • Free travel for you and your family on Northern services.

  • 75% off rail travel on other UK and European networks.

  • Company pension scheme – we top up your contributions by 1.5x.

  • Maternity and paternity pay – 9 months of full maternity pay, 2 weeks paternity.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme – save up to 42%.

  • Employee discounts through our Northern Perks platform.

  • Recognition and rewards through Northern Lights and Northern Sparks awards.

  • Career development and training opportunities to grow your skills and advance.

💼 Why Work with Northern Trains?

Northern is one of the UK’s largest train operators, with 2,500 trains running daily. We're the heartbeat of the North, committed to improving rail travel, supporting sustainability, and offering inclusive, long-term careers. Join us as we celebrate 200 years of modern rail and move into the next chapter of British railway history.

💬 Inclusion & Accessibility:

At Northern, everyone is welcome. We’re a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you meet the minimum criteria, you’ll be offered an interview.

Whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob, there's a place for you here.

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