Job Description

Day Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader at York Station

Initial 6-month contract (Temp to Perm)

£13.88p/h

Do you have experience in leading a team? Do you enjoying working in a role where everyday presents a new challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading train operators in the North with a strong track record of investing in their staff. This is an initial 6-month contract with a great opportunity to be taken on permanently as the organisation continues to expand their workforce.

Ganymede Solutions specialise in recruiting the best technical, engineering talent, and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients. Our core values define what we stand for and how we do things, helping us to provide the best possible service to our clients and candidates while maintaining a healthy working environment for our employees.

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our day shift cleaning team as the Day Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader, based at York Station. The day shift team play an essential role in ensuring a high level of service is met and as the Team Leader you will be supervising and guiding the team to achieve top quality cleanliness standards whilst on shift. With hundreds of commuters travelling out of York Station daily, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the turnaround cleaning team work robustly in completing their cleaning tasks. Your role will be essential in ensuring the team completes task with efficiently whilst maintaining a high standard.

The roster plan covers the working house 09:00am – 19:00pm, on a five on four off and four on five off roster pattern. Full flexibility to work on the week is required with overtime often available at managements discretion.

The Company

You will be joining a well-respected company in the railway sector with a proven history of innovation in service delivery. They have a dedicated and committed team that consistently aims for excellence, serving millions of commuters who rely on their trains. This is an opportunity to work with a well-established brand known for building a positive culture and prioritising employee development and progression as a core value.

Pay Rate & Benefits

The pay rate for the Day Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader position at York Station will be at £13.88 per hour on an initial 6-month basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career! Candidates who excel during the 6-month contract will have the chance to secure a permanent position, opening the door to a bright future with a reputable company in a stable and growing industry. Do not miss the potential for a rewarding and lasting career!

About You

If this role as a Day Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader has caught your interest, here is what you need to be considered:

Ideally, you will be experienced within a vehicle/industrial or house cleaning environment. Having been in a similar team leader role in a previous job will also be welcomed. Strong leadership and good communication are vital is this role as you will be overseeing a variety of individuals to achieve set targets.

You will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in delivering a clean and safe environment clean for customers.

Training is provided covering depot protection, site safety and cleaning solutions. Work is undertaken in a safety critical environment so you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical, including a drug and alcohol screening.

Next Steps

After applying for the Day Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader role, your CV will be reviewed and if suitable you will receive a request to complete a short video interview.

Successful candidates will be required to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility to work documents.

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About Us

Ganymede Solutions specialise in recruiting the best technical, engineering talent, and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients. Our core values define what we stand for and how we do things, helping us to provide the best possible service to our clients and candidates while maintaining a healthy working environment for our employees.

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