Fleet Cleaner

Go-Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,038,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate (£14.80)

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free or discounted travel on TfL services

Opportunities for progression within the company

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking Bus Cleaners to join their team in London. This physically active role involves ensuring every bus meets high cleanliness standards before service. Candidates should have cleaning experience, strong attention to detail, and be able to work shifts, including evenings and weekends. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.80 and various employee benefits, including training opportunities and discounted travel on TfL services.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience in transport or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good level of physical fitness to perform active cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough internal and external cleaning of buses.
• Use approved cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Follow health and safety guidelines, including PPE use.
• Report defects or safety concerns immediately.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Reliability

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

🧽 Join London’s Leading Bus Operator – Go‑Ahead London Is Hiring Fleet Cleaners!

📍 Current Vacancies

• River Road (Barking) – 35 hours per week – 19:30-03:30
• Bexleyheath – 35 hours per week – 19:30-03:30
• Camberwell – 35 hours per week – 20:00-04:00
• Croydon – 35 hours per week – 19:30-03:30
• Northumberland Park – 35 hours per week – 20:00-04:30

Earn £14.80 per hour Permanent roles across multiple London locations

Go‑Ahead London operates over 2,300 buses from 17 depots across the capital. Every day, our teams help keep London moving – and our Bus Cleaners play a vital role in ensuring our fleet is safe, hygienic, and ready for service.

👤 About The Role

We’re looking for dedicated and reliable Bus Cleaners to join our Asset Presentation team. Your work ensures every bus meets high standards before entering service. This is a physically active role and will involve working shifts, including evenings and weekends.

🧼 What You’ll Do

• Carry out thorough internal and external cleaning of buses (floors, seats, windows, driver cab)
• Use approved cleaning products and equipment safely and effectively
• Follow all Health & Safety guidelines, including correct PPE use and chemical handling
• Work to set schedules to ensure buses are ready for service on time
• Report any defects, damage, or safety concerns immediately
• Record cleaning activities using our audit and workforce management systems
• Support environmental initiatives through correct waste disposal and recycling
• Follow all garage Health & Safety practices

💼 What We’re Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience (transport or industrial environments desirable)
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work shifts
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards
• Good level of physical fitness
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Good communication skills and ability to work with supervisors, engineers, and shunters
• Willingness to undertake additional duties as required

🎉 What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£14.80)
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Free or discounted travel on TfL services
• Opportunities for progression within Go‑Ahead London

👣 Ready to Take the First Step?

Apply today and help keep London moving — one clean, safe, and well‑presented bus at a time.