Fleet Cleaning Supervisor

Go Ahead London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Free or discounted travel on TFL

Job summary

Go-Ahead London is hiring a Supervisor for Premises Cleaning across multiple London locations. The role involves leading a team, ensuring high cleaning standards and safety compliance, and acting as deputy for Site Manager when needed. Experience in supervisory roles and COSHH knowledge are preferred.

You will be responsible for daily task allocation, staff briefings, training delivery, and maintaining records to company standards while supporting operations to keep London moving.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, transport, shunting, facilities, or operational roles.
• Experience in supervisor or team leader roles.
• Demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support staff across shifts.
• Allocate tasks, priorities and ensure delivery to GA W standards.
• Conduct briefings and toolbox talks; communicate updates to staff.
• Monitor attendance, performance and shift coverage daily.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and develop staff competency.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Health & Safety

COSHH

Communication

Job description

Who are we

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

Earn £16.03 per hour Permanent roles across multiple London locations New opportunities now available!

Current Vacancies

• Sydenham

We regularly update our list of vacancies, so if you don’t see the location you’re looking for, check back soon.

Start Your Career with London’s Largest Bus Company

Go‑Ahead London operates over 2,300 buses from 18 depots across the capital. Behind the scenes, our Premises Cleaners play a crucial role in keeping our buildings safe, hygienic, and welcoming for staff and visitors.

If you take pride in creating clean, well‑presented spaces and want to support the teams who keep London moving, this could be the ideal role for you.

About the Role

The Supervisor is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination, oversight, and performance of staff to ensure consistent delivery of the Go‑Ahead Way (GAW) cleaning standards. This role provides leadership, guidance, and hands‑on support to ensure safe working practices, high‑quality presentation standards, and operational readiness across all asset presentation activities. The Supervisor will also act as deputy for the Site Manager during periods of absence and deliver on‑the‑job training for all team members.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, supervise, and support members of staff across various shifts.
• Allocate daily tasks, manage priorities, and ensure completion to GAW standards.
• Conduct briefings, toolbox talks, and communicate updates to staff as directed.
• Monitor staff attendance, performance, and shift coverage to ensure consistent standards daily.
• Deliver on‑the‑job training and competency development to all cleaning and shunting staff via the train the trainer approach.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and environmental procedures in line with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Undertake quality inspections and maintain accurate records in line with the company policies and procedures.
• Manage operations in Site Manager’s absence.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in cleaning, transport, shunting, facilities, or operational roles.
• Experience in supervisor or team leader roles.
• Demonstratable leadership skill and knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and operational standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• This will be a busy and physically demanding role therefore a good level of fitness is required.
• Flexible approach to shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Good communication and collaboration working with team and garage management.
• To undertake any additional duties at the request of your line manager, which is deemed to be within your competency.
• PCV license holder or shunter trained (Desirable) (Preferred if shunting supervisor)

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Free or discounted travel on TFL services.
• Opportunities for progression within the company

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Go‑Ahead London is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from women and from people of all backgrounds, including those from under‑represented groups.We are an equal opportunities employer and select candidates based on merit and ability.If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.