Train Presentation Duty Team Leader

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd.; Willesden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Free travel on GTR for you and family

75% off travel for you and family

Discounted Oyster Card

Family-friendly policies

StarHub discounts

Career development

Make a real difference

Job summary

Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd. seeks a Train Presentation Duty Team Leader to oversee a team responsible for cleaning and presentation across our trains. The role focuses on maintaining our high standards and providing hands-on leadership on site, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

The successful candidate will also manage procurement tasks and stock for the team. Based at Cricklewood, this permanent position offers career progression within the UK’s largest rail network, with a

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a cleaning/maintenance environment.
• Ability to work to high presentation standards.
• Strong safety awareness and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading, supporting, and motivating a team to achieve outstanding cleaning standards.
• Setting the example by delivering hands-on cleaning duties to high presentation standards.
• Acting as the Site Person in Charge, ensuring safety and smooth operations when required.
• Identifying and reporting faults or vandalism using the correct procedures.
• Monitoring team performance, conducting audits, and implementing improvements.
• Ensuring all tasks meet company quality and safety standards.
• Supporting the site with procurement needs; responsible for stock ordering and supporting the line manager.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Proactive

Team player

Job description

Train Presentation Duty Team Leader (3724)

Job Title - Train Presentation Duty Team Leader
Salary - £34,155
Location - Cricklewood
Contract Type - Permanent
Closing date - 29th October

Get your career on track with a team where you can grow, belong and make an impact from day one.

Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) is the UK's largest rail operator, connecting millions of people across the country through Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services.

With 239 managed stations and a network that supports commuters, businesses and communities every day. We are driven by our purpose to deliver safe, reliable and customer focused journeys while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At the heart of our work is Creating Great Journeys, a vision that reflects our commitment to improving experiences for passengers, supporting local communities and investing in the future of rail. We actively engage with and support the diverse communities across our network, while also developing future talent to ensure a sustainable and thriving railway for years to come.

Our people are central to everything we do, and we are committed to creating an environment where colleagues can grow, contribute and feel proud of the work they do.

At GTR, you career isn't just another job; it is a journey where the destinations are endless. We are committed to career development and progression, offering clear pathways to help you steer your future.

Because the railway connects vibrant and diverse towns and cities, we believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve. We actively invest in future talent from all backgrounds to bring fresh perspective to our industry.

Whether you are taking the next step in the industry or just starting out; we'll welcome you on board with us when you are ready to grow and build you career right here.

Our commitment to DEI

At GTR, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognise that is best achieved through a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our goal is to build a culture where we attract, develop and retain talent that is truly representative, where all colleagues can thrive and be themselves at work, where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe.

What You'll Do

As a Train Presentation Duty Team Leader, you'll play a key role in ensuring our trains look their best and are ready to welcome thousands of passengers each day.

KeyResponsibilities include:

• Leading, supporting, and motivating a team of Train Presentation colleagues to achieve outstanding cleaning standards
• Setting the example by delivering hands‑on cleaning duties to GTR's high presentation standards
• Acting as the Site Person in Charge , ensuring safety and smooth operations when required
• Identifying and reporting faults or vandalism using the correct procedures
• Monitoring team performance , conducting audits, and implementing improvements where needed
• Making sure all tasks meet company quality and safety standards
• Supporting the site with procurement needs. You will be responsible for stock ordering and support the line manager with all procurement requirements.

WhatYou'llBring

• A forward thinker who sees solutions before problems
• Confident and self-reliant , able to make decisions and act independently
• A strong team player who builds positive relationships
• Skilled at gathering and sharing information clearly and effectively
• Someone with excellent attention to detail
• A “ can-do ”, proactive person who leads with energy and enthusiasm

What We Can Offer You?

At GTR, we are committed to supporting our colleagues both professionally and personally. In return for your skills and dedication, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on GTR and sister groups for you and your family
• 75% off travel on other train operating companies for you, and leisure for your family
• Discounted Oyster Card
• Family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to StarHub – our employee benefits platform offering discounts with a wide range of retailers and services
• Career development and progression opportunities across the UK's largest rail networks
• The opportunity to make a real difference to millions of customer journeys every year.

Recruitment Process and Timelines

We aim to provide a fair, transparent and engaging recruitment experience. This is what you can expect from our process.

• Application window: Submit your application before the advertised closing date
• Screening and shortlisting: Applications are reviewed following the closing date. This stage may include online assessments or testing, depending on the role
• Assessment: Depending on the role, you may undertake an assessment (or sent of assessments)
• Interview process: A two-stage interview process using competency‑based questions to assess your skills, experience and alignment with our values
• Offer: Once successful, you will be given a verbal conditional offer which is based on a clear DBS check and medical. We will also ask you to provide your Right to Work document(s) at this stage
• Contract: Your contract and formal offer letter will be issued once a start date has been agreed
• Induction: Your first week of employment will be at our East Croydon location where you'll undertake your induction and receive your IT equipment before you meet your team and get stuck into your new role.

We will keep candidates informed throughout the process and aim to complete hiring decisions in a timely manner. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage.

We look forward to hearing from you and exploring whether GTR could be your next career step.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

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Tonderai Matizha-Johnson
Area Operations Manager

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“If you’ve always had an interest in rail, or maybe you’re just curious to find out what working in the railway might look like, GTR is the operator to go for. Not many companies do an official work experience program and this unique opportunity will give you a good grounding with varied activities to help you find the best place in the railway for you. It certainly did it for me.”

Nathaniel Owen
Station Manager

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“I started in a small ticket office back in 1996 and have continued to work my way up ever since. A previous manager told me about a job he’d seen advertised for a trainer. ’d never considered a job in HR or mentoring before then, but he said I’d be perfect for it and I haven’t looked back since!”

Zoey Hudson
Head of Talent, Diversity and Inclusion

“Since April, I’ve helped to support our Kickstart Scheme. It’s been a really rewarding process to be part of because I know first‑hand how tough it can be to find work once you’re out of it.”

“I’m a Thameslink passenger host and team leader based at Luton station and I’m currently doing a Level 3 Supervisor apprenticeship so that I can improve my skills even further. I was hesitant to do the apprenticeship at first because of my age – I left school over 60 years ago without any qualifications! It’s been hard to get back into the routine of learning again.”