Cleaning Team Leader

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK rail company is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader for the Littlehampton Traincare Depot. This role involves leading a team to maintain train carriages to high standards in a physically demanding environment. The position offers a starting salary of £15.85 per hour and the potential for permanent employment with excellent benefits, including free rail travel. Night shifts are required, with a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Benefits

Free rail travel

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must lead a team of up to 4 and perform effective inspections.
• Ability to thrive in a physically demanding environment.
• Prepared to work nights and follow a varied shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the team cleans and maintains train carriages to high standards.
• Perform walk-throughs inspecting all cleaning done.
• Take a hands-on approach as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Motivation

Dependability

Job description

Cleaning Team Leader

Based at Littlehampton Traincare Depot

Starting at £15.85 per hour for a 6‑month initial contract. The role offers the strong potential for a permanent position with the company, which includes additional benefits like free rail travel on their network.

Ready for a new career with a bright, long‑term future? Join a leading UK rail company as a Train Cleaner with the chance to become a permanent employee and enjoy great benefits.

The role and about you

As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring that your team cleans and maintains the train carriages to the highest standard. You will typically be responsible for a team of up to 4 on shift, which requires you to lead from the front and communicate effectively. You will perform walk‑throughs, inspecting all cleaning of the fleets that has taken place, and will be hands‑on when needed.

Working week will be a minimum of 5 nights across a Sunday–Saturday rota, with hours of work being 21:30–04:30 (35 hours per week), however there is an expectation to work weeks consisting of 6 or 7 nights per week.

You are a motivated and dependable individual who takes pride in their work. You thrive in a physically demanding role and are prepared to work nights as part of a varied shift pattern. You must be able to pass a railway comprehensive drug and alcohol test.

The Company

Ganymede Solutions is proud to partner with a well‑recognised, award‑winning UK train operating company. Our client has a formidable reputation for innovation and is a leading name in the railway sector. They offer a secure and stable working environment with excellent opportunities for career progression. This is your chance to join an industry leader that provides bright, long‑term futures for its employees.