Train Presentation Team Leader

Hitachi Rail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company based in London is seeking a Train Presentation Team Leader to oversee the train cleaning team. Responsibilities include managing cleaning standards, safety compliance, and auditing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing teams within a transport environment and a commitment to safety. The role offers a permanent contract with a 4on 4 off shift pattern.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering cleaning standards in a transport environment.
• Outstanding safety awareness.
• Knowledge of heavy industrial vehicle cleaning practices.
• Experience of waste management & recycling.
• Understanding of KPI processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Train Presentation team.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning standards.
• Conduct audits and internal checks.
• Collaborate to streamline processes.
• Manage contracted cleaning activities.

Skills

Team management

Safety awareness

Cleaning standards experience

Communication skills

Intermediate IT skills

Job description

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HitachiRail are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Train Presentation Team Leader to oversee our Train Presentation team during shifts. The position is based in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation for our Class 800/802 fleets while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Train Presentation team, including Train Presentation Supervisors and Contract Cleaning teams.
• Ensure compliance with Train Presentation standards for the Class 800/802 fleets.
• Facilitate safe entry and exit of staff to cleaning locations on trains.
• Collaborate with Contract Management and other departments to streamline processes.

This is a permanent role working on 4on 4 off shift pattern basis with the option of Days and Nights.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Compliance with regards to all cleaning activities as required in the TSA Contract.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of the depot-based cleaning teams.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of the shift Train Presentation Supervisors.
• Responsible for the ongoing management of any other Train Presentation roles as required.
• To Hold meetings with subordinates and other departments on behalf of Train Presentation.
• Responsible for providing clarity and direction to the depot cleaning teams as and when required.
• Undertaking internal and external cleaning assessments and audits as required at the depot.
• Support other depot locations as directed by TP Manager as and when required.
• Work closely with the depot Production team to ensure that allocated sets undertake internal and external cleaning to the required standards.
• To conduct Audits, In Process Checks and oversee the completion of reports and data input platforms.
• To manage contracted cleaning activities for the GWR Hitachi fleets as required.
• Delivery of the operational cleaning plans.
• Daily management of the KPI cleaning regime and associated KPI reporting.
• Recording of KPI failures on KPI scorecards though the associated I.T. Systems
• Document and record all cleaning activities as required to support the customer passenger service.
• Materials and staff planning in conjunction with the associated cleaning requirements.
• Develop a strong working relationship with stakeholders and continuously improve train cleaning standards and avoidance of KPI Standards failures.
• To develop, supervise and continuously improve the quality and standard of all train cleaning activities.
• To control and monitor the use of cleaning and equipment.
• Promote Health and Safety within the cleaning team and raise awareness amongst all staff of appropriate Health and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure effective and economical use of equipment and materials.
• To actively support company equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
• Ensure that all contract cleaning operatives are trained to the required standard to ensure they have the skills and ability to achieve the required cleaning standards.
• Take ownership of all cleaning activities to ensure that standards and required timescales are consistently met.
• Ensure cleaning teams have a sufficient stock of materials and chemicals to enable them to efficiently carry out their duties.
• Actively take part in HSE and quality audits
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to TP Manager
• Report any issues with contractors to the TP Manager
• Ensure teams and assets are moved around depots in a safe manner.
• Report any accidents or incidents.
• Promote a safe working and depot wide safety culture.
• Work to create a culture a ‘One Hitachi’ culture.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of this position.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience of delivering cleaning standards to an efficient, high quality within a transport environment.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness.
• Knowledge and experience of heavy industrial vehicle cleaning practices.
• Ability to carry out equipment checks, maintenance procedures.
• Experience of waste management & recycling
• Experience and understanding of professional cleaning and KPI regimes.
• Experience of working with to provide high standards of cleaning and Hygiene training.
• Excellent team management andcommunication skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills. Excellent report writing skills necessary.
• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
• Experience of an operational railway environment
• Understanding of KPI processes

Education/Qualifications

Behavioural

• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Proven experienced manager with very strong leadership skills.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Experience of working in a rail depot environment and at stabling out stations.
• Use of SAP
• Management of Subcontractors
• Knowledge of Cleaning technology and equipment

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

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