Rail Cleaning Area Manager (Night Shift, Multi-Site)

Manchester Arndale; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel costs covered

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a prestigious railway contract. The role requires leadership of cleaning teams, site safety focus, and efficient task allocation across multiple sites, with travel to regional locations as needed.

You will manage workloads, train staff, monitor KPIs and timesheets, and maintain strong client and stakeholder communications to drive quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership and delegation capabilities.
• Commitment to safety and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to cleaning teams and report to the Fleet Presentation Manager.
• Monitor work quality, correct subpar standards and maintain documentation.
• Review cleaning tasks and processes for efficiency within the region.
• Ensure equipment safety and proper material usage.
• Manage team workloads and comply with budgets for worked hours.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure correct methods are followed.
• Ensure rotas are in place and resources are deployed to meet daily challenges.
• Liaise with clients and senior management to review specifications.
• Oversee recruitment for supervisory and entry-level positions and manage stock/equipment orders.
• Conduct audits and training sessions, and be available on a rotational on-call basis.
• Interface with clients, service providers, and stakeholders for contractual reviews.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Travel flexibility

Organisational skills

People management

Safety minded

Under pressure

Stakeholder communication

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a prestigious railway contract. The role requires leadership of cleaning teams, site safety focus, and efficient task allocation across multiple sites, with travel to regional locations as needed.

You will manage workloads, train staff, monitor KPIs and timesheets, and maintain strong client and stakeholder communications to drive quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment.