Train Presentation Supervisor – Night Shift
Are you an experienced leader with a passion for high standards, safety, and operational excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy leading teams to deliver exceptional results?
We are looking for a Train Presentation Supervisor (Night Shift) to take ownership of train cleaning operations at depot level, ensuring our fleets are presented to the highest standards for our passengers every day.
This is a key leadership role where you will manage people, performance, compliance, and quality – playing a vital part in delivering a safe, clean, and reliable service.
What You'll Be Doing
As Train Presentation Supervisor, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of all cleaning activities on the night shift. This includes:
* Leading, motivating, and managing depot-based cleaning teams and the Train Presentation Team Leader
* Ensuring full compliance with cleaning, health & safety, and quality standards
* Delivering operational cleaning plans and managing daily KPI regimes and reporting
* Conducting internal and external cleaning audits, in-process checks, and quality assessments
* Managing contracted cleaning activities across GTR fleets
* Working closely with the Production team to ensure trains are cleaned to the required standards and timescales
* Planning materials, equipment, and staffing in line with operational requirements
* Recording all cleaning activities, KPI results, and failures via the appropriate IT systems
* Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the depot
* Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring all accidents and incidents are reported via GTR Zero Harm
* Supporting other depot locations when required
* Taking ownership of continuous improvement in cleaning standards and performance
* Actively participating in HSE and quality audits
* Providing accurate and timely reports to the Train Presentation Manager
You Will Also Be Responsible For Ensuring
* All cleaning operatives are fully trained and competent
* Cleaning materials, chemicals, and equipment are used correctly and economically
* Sufficient stock levels are maintained at all times
* Equality, diversity, and inclusion policies are actively supported
About You
You are a confident, proactive leader with strong operational experience and a keen eye for detail. You take pride in delivering high standards and creating a safe, positive working environment for your team.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Delivering high-quality cleaning standards within a transport or industrial environment
* Strong knowledge of heavy industrial vehicle cleaning practices
* Outstanding safety awareness and understanding of H&S regulations
* Experience managing teams and contracted staff
* Knowledge of KPI regimes, audits, and performance reporting
* Experience in waste management and recycling
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
* Strong report writing ability
* Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
* Ability to carry out equipment checks and maintenance procedures
* Experience working in an operational railway environment (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
* Play a critical role in keeping our trains clean, safe, and ready for service
* Be part of a professional, supportive, and safety-focused team
* Opportunity to lead, develop, and make a real impact on passenger experience
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead by example in a safety-critical, high-profile role,
we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us set the standard for train presentation excellence.