Cleaning Team Supervisor (Permanent nights)
Application Deadline: 2 June 2026
Department: Fleet
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Tyseley
Reporting To: Sandip Borhara
Compensation: £29,086 / year
Description
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Cleaning Team Supervisor to manage operations at our Tyseley depot. This is permanent night shift and shift times are 18:45 - 06:00. This is a safety‑critical role responsible for delivering high‑quality train cleaning services through effective team‑management, planning, and resource management.
You will oversee day‑to‑day cleaning operations, ensuring customer expectations, quality standards, and operational efficiency are consistently achieved. The role requires a skilled manager who has a focus on safety and compliance along with the motivation to improve processes and team performance.
What does the role involve?
* Motivate a team of cleaning staff to deliver efficient and high-quality cleaning services
* Develop and manage cleaning plans and staff rosters aligned with operational schedules
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, COSHH, and company procedures
* Manage staff matters including attendance, training, discipline, and PPE compliance
* Monitor performance and quality standards, providing KPI reporting
What skills and experience do I need to do the job?
* Experience within a cleaning, facilities, or similar operational environment
* Proven supervisory or team management experience
* Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage performance
* Good IT skills, including use of spreadsheets and planning tools
To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14‑month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise.
What are the salary and benefits that come with the role?
* Salary of £29,086
* A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK.
* Free travel on all London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
* 75% off all other train operating companies for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents.
* 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network.
* A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household.
* Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing
* Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles.
* A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no‑one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.
Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.
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