Cleaning Team Leader

Hitachi Rail; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to manage cleaning operations for trains in Doncaster. You will coordinate with cleaning contractors, oversee service delivery, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong team management skills and experience in heavy industrial cleaning. We offer an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy industrial vehicle cleaning preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards for trains is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of cleaning services via operatives and contractors.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning equipment and materials.
• Manage stock and safety protocols.

Skills

Excellent team management and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP

Understanding of KPI processes

Health & safety compliance

Education

IOSH certification

Job description

The Cleaning Team Leader will be the communication link between the Hitachi Rail Limited production teams and the cleaning contractors. You will be responsible for carrying out inspections on the trains to complete our KPI process. Once the vehicle has been cleaned, you will use SAP to close work orders and communicate back to the production team.

Responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of cleaning services via operatives and contractors, ensuring proper use of equipment and materials, managing stock and safety, and ensuring service standards are met. You will liaise daily with staff and management, develop procedures and systems, ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and produce KPI reports for management.

You will support contract reviews, manage resources, conduct audits, coordinate incident responses, and manage sub-contractors. Knowledge of heavy industrial or rolling stock vehicle cleaning is preferred.

About you

• Excellent team management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP
• Understanding of KPI processes and health & safety requirements
• IOSH certification preferred
• Experience with heavy industrial vehicle cleaning is a plus

We offer an annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday, pension contributions, private medical insurance, and other benefits. The closing date for applications is Friday, 8th August 2025.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.