Train Care Operative

First Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Train Care Operative in Reading to ensure the cleanliness and presentation of the fleet. This role involves physically demanding tasks and compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should possess NVQ level 1 or 2 in Cleaning and Support Services and have strong communication skills. The position requires working permanent night shifts across a 7-day rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.

Qualifications

• Able to cover physically demanding cleaning duties.
• Strong communication skills.
• Previous experience in cleaning and/or support services.
• Understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety at work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning activities with use of chemicals and techniques.
• Improve standards and flexibility within the cleaning team.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Comply with safety standards at all times.

Skills

Cleaning

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 1 or 2 Cleaning and Support Services

Job description

Who are we?

GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, and large parts of Southern England.

We aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard – a better experience for our customers. Together we will restore the railways as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

About the job

As a Train Care Operative, you will be working as part of a dedicated and hardworking team who are responsible for the presentation of the GWR fleet. The team ensure the interior and exterior of our contracted trains are cleaned to a high standard to deliver comfort and a great experience for our customers.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To carry out all cleaning activities with use of chemicals and techniques in accordance with relevant manuals and specifications
• To seek out ways to improve standards and flexibility within the cleaning team
• Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships
• To comply with safety standards at all times

You\'ll need to be:

• Able to cover physically demanding cleaning duties
• Able to demonstrate evidence of working on your own and within a team
• Able to complete tasks to a set standard and in accordance with specification/procedure
• Committed to delivering cleaning to the highest standard both inside and outside of our trains
• Able to deal with bio hazards, such as blood & other bodily fluids and the safe disposal of sharps i.e. discarded syringes & razor blades

As a minimum you\'ll need to have:

• NVQ level 1 or 2 Cleaning and Support Services or working towards this
• An understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety at work
• Strong communication skills
• Previous experience in cleaning and/or support services
• Desire to want to learn new skills

Additional Information

Vacancies will be working a permanent night shift across a 7-day rota which will include weekends and Bank Holidays.

This campaign will also be used to create a reserve list for applicants to fill vacancies which may arise within the next six months.

We all belong at GWR. This is our vision for providing an inclusive environment for all our colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion and disability. We maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options.

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