SPECIALIST cleaning company Mount Charles Group has signed a contract with Translink to provide cleaning services across its train fleet, employing 80 cleaning operatives as part of the three-year deal.
The Mount Charles cleaning division will operate at eight regional train hubs, with employees also deployed on Enterprise services between Lanyon Station and Dublin’s Connolly Station.
Mount Charles, one of the north’s largest independent catering, events and facilities management companies, also provides a wide range of business services, including cleaning, security and vending.
In the last year, it has provided cleaning services for over 600 sites in Ireland across various industries, such as healthcare, education and leisure.
Operations director Stacey McAlister said: “With around 80 million bus and rail passenger journeys a year and a fleet of 1,400 buses, coaches and trains, Translink is crucial to connectivity across Northern Ireland, as well as providing transport links to and from the Republic.
“We see great synergies between Mount Charles and Translink and believe this new partnership will enhance the quality of service and customer experience for the 1.5 million passengers that use Translink’s services.
“This is a significant contract for the cleaning division at Mount Charles, which we hope will act as a catalyst for business growth and job creation in Northern Ireland.”
John Allison, fleet presentation manager at Translink, added: “We're committed to delivering attractive public transport options for everyone, offering the highest standards in comfort and cleanliness. We look forward to working with Mount Charles to ensure our services and facilities enhance our overall customer experience.”
