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

Ganymede; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is seeking a Team Leader for a mobile cleaning team across key rail depots in the North. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and cleaning experience, overseeing a team to ensure high cleanliness standards. This role offers an hourly rate of £13.88 with potential for overtime and permanent placement after a 6-month contract.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle supplied for travel between depots

Full PPE and leadership training provided

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Strong background in industrial, transport, or commercial cleaning.
• Full UK driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising a small mobile team and overseeing cleaning tasks.
• Managing stock levels and maintaining strong communication with clients.
• Performing quality audits and ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Communication

Organisational Skills

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.

About Ganymede Solutions
At Ganymede Solutions, we are a leading recruitment specialist, dedicated to matching skilled professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK's vital sectors, including rail, infrastructure, civil engineering, transportation, and manufacturing.

With years of experience and industry insight, we are trusted by some of the UK's most prominent organisations to provide high-quality staffing solutions that support growth and innovation. Our focus on safety, excellence, and continuous career development ensures we consistently deliver beyond expectations for both clients and candidates.

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

Locations/Regional coverage:
Newton Heath Depot (Manchester), Allerton Depot (Liverpool), Heaton Depot (Newcastle), Hull Depot (Hull), and Neville Hill Depot (Leeds).

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

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