Shed Cleaner - Immediate Start

Overview

Who are Great Western Railway?

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. Great Western Railway have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend Great Western Railway's services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, Great Western Railway carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.

Great Western Railway is transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering Great Western Railway's team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for Great Western Railway's customers. Together, Great Western Railway will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

About the job:

You will be an integral part of the depot cleaning team who are responsible for ensuring Great Western Railway's depot and trains are presented to the highest standard for Great Western Railway's customers.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To undertake shed and other depot cleaning duties.
• To carry out depot cleaning activities and use of chemicals & techniques in accordance with relevant manuals and specifications.
• Seek out ways to improve standards and flexibility within the cleaning team.
• Create, enhance and maintain effective working relationships.
• Create and maintain the necessary safe conditions for work activity and comply with all safety standards.

You'll need to be:

• Able to demonstrate evidence of working on your own and within a team.
• Able to complete tasks to a set standard, in accordance with specification/procedure and to deadlines.
• Committed to delivering cleaning to the highest standard both inside & outside of the depot.
• Enthusiastic and well organised in your approach towards work.
• Able to deal with bio hazards, such as blood and the safe disposal of sharps (i.e. discarded syringes, broken glass and razor blades).
• Willing to learn new skills and participate in training.

As a minimum you'll need to have:

• Previous cleaning experience is essential, preferably gained in a production or warehouse environment.
• NVQ level 1 or 2 in cleaning and/or support services or working towards this would be highly desirable.
• Desirable to have completed or participating in Business Improvement Training (BIT).
• Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at Work. IOSH training would be desirable.

Additional Information:

• The application process for this role will involve completing an online verbal reasoning test.
• If there is more than one successful applicant, a reserve list will be created for other roles which become available at the depot within the next 6 months which may be on a different shift type.
• The ability to live within a maximum of 60 minutes travelling time to the depot you apply for.
• There is 1 Fixed term contract 12 months position.

The Reward:

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including ongoing development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership, and an employee assistance programme.

Great Western Railway all belong at GWR. This is Great Western Railway's vision for providing an inclusive environment for all Great Western Railway's colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

Great Western Railway value Great Western Railway's differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability. Great Western Railway maintain zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards Great Western Railway's colleagues, customers, and future talent.

Great Western Railway celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working, and seeing all Great Western Railway's colleagues grow and thrive.

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

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please let Great Western Railway know so Great Western Railway can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.