Carriage Cleaner
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | National Living / Minimum Wage for age |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | LL48 6HT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Festiniog Railway Company |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways are two of the UK's most popular heritage railways, located in the heart of picturesque Snowdonia. We operate trains daily from late March to the end of October.
We are looking for carriage cleaners to work with the small team ensuring the excellent presentation of our carriages on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.
We can offer you:
• £12.71 per hour for applicants aged 21 and over (National Living / Minimum Wage for age applies)
• Two positions available: seasonal contract from Saturday 28th March 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 or from Saturday 23rd May 2026 to Friday 11th September 2026
• Full time (up to 40 hours per week)
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
The successful applicants will undertake a variety of cleaning tasks including cleaning carriages both internally and externally, and general cleaning duties. This position is based at Boston Lodge, near Porthmadog, and Harbour Station, Porthmadog, however you may be required to work at other locations on occasion. You must be able to work cleanly and tidily; ideally you will have experience of commercial cleaning, however lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard is all that’s required as full training can be provided.
Core Skills:
• Able to deliver excellent levels of cleanliness
• Good communication skills and a cheerful disposition are essential
• Able to work on own initiative or as directed
• Must be able to work alone or as part of a small team
• Must be willing to work outside in all weathers
• Must be punctual and reliable at all times
• The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways and their passengers; and the local area.
Candidates should be flexible and able to work shifts any day of the week. This position will require lone working on occasion. Candidates will be required to work in locations not easily accessible by public transport and early starts will be required therefore a full driving licence and access to private transport is essential for this role.
Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK.
We are looking for carriage cleaners to work with the small team ensuring the excellent presentation of our carriages on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways.
We can offer you:
• £12.71 per hour for applicants aged 21 and over (National Living / Minimum Wage for age applies)
• Two positions available: seasonal contract from Saturday 28th March 2026 to Friday 30th October 2026 or from Saturday 23rd May 2026 to Friday 11th September 2026
• Full time (up to 40 hours per week)
• The pro rata equivalent of 28 days paid holiday, inclusive of all bank and public holidays
• Enrolment into the company pension scheme after a qualifying period
• Travel benefits on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways and staff discounts in shops and cafes.
The successful applicants will undertake a variety of cleaning tasks including cleaning carriages both internally and externally, and general cleaning duties. This position is based at Boston Lodge, near Porthmadog, and Harbour Station, Porthmadog, however you may be required to work at other locations on occasion. You must be able to work cleanly and tidily; ideally you will have experience of commercial cleaning, however lots of enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard is all that’s required as full training can be provided.
Core Skills:
• Able to deliver excellent levels of cleanliness
• Good communication skills and a cheerful disposition are essential
• Able to work on own initiative or as directed
• Must be able to work alone or as part of a small team
• Must be willing to work outside in all weathers
• Must be punctual and reliable at all times
• The ability to speak Welsh would be an advantage as would knowledge of the railways and their passengers; and the local area.
Candidates should be flexible and able to work shifts any day of the week. This position will require lone working on occasion. Candidates will be required to work in locations not easily accessible by public transport and early starts will be required therefore a full driving licence and access to private transport is essential for this role.
Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK.
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