Please note: this is a 12 month fixed-term contract 

The Role

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.

Role responsibilities

• 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

(Change to suit each role whether Welsh Language Skills are essential or desirable)

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

OR

Welsh language skills are an essential requirement for this role.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.