Presentation Team Leader

Stagecoach Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Free travel for you and a companion

Retail and leisure discounts

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Stagecoach Group in Kettering is seeking a hands-on Bus Fleet Cleaning Team Leader to oversee the presentation team at our Kettering Depot. You will lead by example in interior, exterior, and engine bay cleaning and ensure daily operations run smoothly to keep our buses and depot facilities in top condition.

Responsibilities include allocating duties, achieving cleaning targets, maintaining records, and promoting safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience leading a team in cleaning, presentation, facilities, or operations.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting depot management with allocation of daily duties across the presentation team.
• Helping to achieve daily, weekly, and annual vehicle cleaning targets and presentation standards.
• Leading by example by carrying out interior, exterior, engine bay, and under-chassis cleaning of company vehicles.
• Working with your team to ensure all vehicles are fuelled and oils are checked daily.
• Ensuring offices, workshops, welfare facilities, and other depot areas are cleaned to a high standard.
• Carrying out regular checks on cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure teams can work safely.
• Promoting safe working practices in line with Stagecoach policies and procedures.
• Supporting a positive team culture focused on quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Health & safety

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Job description

Salary £31'560.36 Bus Fleet Cleaning Team Leader Based At our Kettering Depot Pay rate: £15.37 per hour, working late shifts, any 5 days from 7 Looking for a hands‑on role where you can lead a team and help keep our fleet looking its best? At Stagecoach, presentation plays a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for our customers and colleagues. We're looking for a proactive and dependable Bus Fleet Cleaning Team Leader to join our team in Kettering, helping to ensure our vehicles and depot facilities are maintained to the highest standards. Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Deputy Engineering Manager, you'll support the day-to-day operation of the presentation team, leading by example while helping to keep our buses, coaches, depot facilities, and workspaces clean, safe, and ready for service.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting depot management with the allocation of daily duties across the presentation team, ensuring resources are used effectively
• Helping to achieve daily, weekly, and annual vehicle cleaning targets and presentation standards
• Leading by example by carrying out interior, exterior, engine bay, and under‑chassis cleaning of company vehicles
• Working with your team to ensure all vehicles are fuelled and oils are checked daily.
• Ensuring offices, workshops, welfare facilities, and other depot areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard
• Completing and maintaining accurate records, including cleaning sheets, fuel records, and vehicle information
• Carrying out regular checks on cleaning equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure teams can work safely and efficiently
• Promoting and maintaining safe working practices in line with Stagecoach policies and procedures
• Supporting a positive team culture focused on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience within a cleaning, presentation, facilities, or operational environment
• A team player who can motivate and support colleagues while maintaining high standards
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices
• A commitment to delivering excellent presentation standards across vehicles and facilities
• A full UK driving licence is essential

Why choose Stagecoach?

• Full training provided, including health & safety, equipment used, and cleaning standards
• Competitive rates of pay and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits including a generous pension scheme, holiday allowance, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• Career progression opportunities across engineering, operations, and management
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

Our working environment Stagecoach is proud to be an inclusive employer. Across our depots, we foster a welcoming environment where everyone is treated with respect and supported to thrive. You'll have access to employee networks, wellbeing resources, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family.

Ready to take the lead and help keep Kettering moving?

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Kettering Depot 10 Northampton Rd Kettering NN15 7JU

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