Train Cleaning Team Leader - Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne - CV-Library

Train Cleaning Team Leader

Heaton Depot

Initial 6-month contract (Temp to Perm)

£13.56p/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.

The role:

We are currently looking for an individual to join the Night Shift cleaning team as a team leader based at the Heaton Depot. The night shift team play an essential role in ensuring a high level of service is met and as a Team Leader you will be supervising and guiding the team to achieve their set standards. This is a hands-on role and involves taking part in interior deep cleaning, toilet bleaching and CET tank disposal.

The shift hours are (Apply online only) on a four-on-four off basis. 

The Company

You will be joining a reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of innovation within service delivery. They boast a loyal and hard-working team who strive for excellence in the services they provide to millions of commuters who use their trains. This is a role with a well-established brand who promote a great culture and offer employee development as standard.

Pay Rate & Benefits

The pay rate for the team leader position will be at £13.56 per hour on an initial 6-month basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity as candidates who excel during the 6-month contract period will be considered for subsequent permanent positions. This presents a chance to join a great company in a secure industry that provide bright and long-term futures.

About You

If this is a role which has caught your interest, here is what you need to be considered for the Team Leader position at Heaton.

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.

The night shift is on a four-on-four off basis covering the times of (Apply online only) so you must be comfortable working night shifts, overtime is often available at managements discretion.

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 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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