Job Description

Night Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader at Darlington Train Station

Darlington

£15.30 per hour, initial 6-month contract with potential to go permanent

Lead a high-performing night shift team and help ensure trains are clean, safe, and ready for service every day.

The Role and About You

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role within a busy railway environment. As a Night Shift Train Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting a team of Train Cleaners, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest presentation standards before trains return to passenger service.

You will allocate daily tasks, lead pre-shift briefings, monitor performance, carry out quality audits, and provide guidance and support throughout the shift. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will also undertake hands-on cleaning duties, including interior train cleaning, toilet sanitation, waste removal, and CET tank disposal when required.

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a cleaning, transport, industrial, or facilities environment, along with experience leading or supervising a team. You should be an effective communicator with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate others while maintaining high safety and operational standards. The role is based on a night shift pattern of 20:00pm 06:00am, working a 4-on, 5-off rotation followed by 5-on, 4-off. As this is a safety-critical position, successful candidates must pass a railway-standard medical assessment and Drug & Alcohol test.

The Company

You will be joining one of the UK's leading rail operators, committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality passenger services. The organisation places a strong emphasis on teamwork, operational excellence, and employee development, offering a supportive working environment with structured training and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression. As a Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring trains leave the depot clean, safe, and ready for service, helping deliver an excellent experience for passengers every day.

Next Steps

Interested in joining a leading company in a secure and growing industry? Apply now by pressing "APPLY" or sending your CV to (url removed) .

Successful candidates will be invited to complete a short video interview and attend a medical and drug/alcohol screening.

About Ganymede Solutions Ltd: We specialise in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation, and Engineering recruitment for permanent and contract roles. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation