Day Shift Mobile Train Cleaning Team Leader in Manchester and Surrounding Areas

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Leeds, Kingston upon Hull, Liverpool, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Team Leader for a mobile cleaning team in the rail sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a supervisory position, where you will lead a dedicated team to uphold the highest cleanliness standards across multiple depots. With a focus on safety and efficiency, you'll manage daily responsibilities, perform quality audits, and provide hands-on support to your team. This position not only promises a competitive pay rate but also offers the potential for permanent placement after an initial contract. If you're ready to make an impact in the rail industry, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Company vehicle supplied

Full PPE provided

Leadership training

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within cleaning.
• Valid UK driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a mobile cleaning team across various rail depots.
• Ensure all safety and cleanliness standards are met.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Team Motivation

Cleaning Experience

Job description

Job Title: Day Shift – Mobile Train Cleaning Team Leader (Driver's License Required)

Location: Manchester and Surrounding Areas (Newton Heath Depot (Manchester), Allerton Depot (Liverpool), Heaton Depot (Newcastle), Hull Depot (Hull), and Neville Hill Depot (Leeds).

Start Date: 26th May

Interviews: Immediate Start | Initial 6-month Contract with Potential for Permanent Placement

Are you an experienced cleaner with leadership skills and a valid driver’s license?
We’re looking for a Team Leader to lead and support a mobile cleaning team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness are met across key rail depots in the North. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a supervisory role within the rail industry and make a real impact.

The Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking a proactive and organised team leader with a strong background in cleaning and the confidence to manage and motivate a small team. You’ll be expected to work flexibly across various locations, ensuring tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.

Desired Experience:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role
• Strong background in industrial, transport, or commercial cleaning
• Experience with deep cleans and full cleans
• Full UK driver’s license with at least 2 years of driving experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to motivate team members and lead by example

Role Overview
As a Team Leader, you will be responsible for supervising a small mobile team, overseeing tasks such as external train cleaning and graffiti removal, managing stock levels, and maintaining strong communication with clients. Your role will include allocating daily responsibilities, performing quality audits, and ensuring all safety and cleanliness standards are consistently met. You’ll also provide hands-on support to your team throughout their shifts. This position involves working across multiple depots during the week to help ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for passengers.

A full UK driving licence, held for a minimum of two years, is essential.

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday, between 7:00 AM – 17:00 PM
• Overtime available on Fridays

Pay Rate and Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: £13.88 (days)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle supplied for travel between depots
• Full PPE and leadership training provided
• Strong potential for permanent placement after the initial 6-month contract

Next Steps
Ready to take the next step? Apply now for the Night Mobile Train Cleaner role by clicking “APPLY” or sending your CV to [e-mail]. After reviewing your CV, we’ll invite suitable candidates to complete a video interview. Successful applicants will need to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test, and provide the necessary work eligibility documents.

Ganymede Solutions Ltd:
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Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.