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Train Cleaning Team Leader

Job in Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1, England, UK
Listing for: Northern
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Transportation
    Railroad
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Train Cleaning Team Leader Days

FUNCTION

Engineering

GRADE

TPL Day shift

SALARY

26211 per annum

ROLE TYPE

Onsite

HOURS

35 per week

All aboard Northern - We are looking for spotless trains to give seamless travels do you have that sparkle

Do you take pride in your work and show dedication Are you someone who is hardworking and dependable

We are looking for reliable and hardworking individuals who are willing to work outside and onboard our trains throughout the year to deliver spotlessly clean trains to our customers to join our team of Train Cleaners and lead them to success.

As a Train Cleaner Team Leader you will play a vital role in supporting and leading your Train Cleaning team to offer a spotlessly clean train and a welcoming environment for all our customers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Customer Focus :
    By delivering spotless trains youre directly contributing to our passengers positive experience ensuring they have a pleasant and clean environment for their journey.
  • Shift Management :
    Ensure the successful running of the shift from start to finish. Communicating shift requirements and organise workloads
  • Initiative :
    Think on your feet and handle challenging situations with the added ability to a ddress questions and resolve any issues within your tackling any significant cleaning issues that could impact train services such as spills of blood or vomit and ensuring they are resolved quickly and safely.
Team Support and Leadership
  • Health and Safety :
    Always adhere to Health and Safety protocols and procedures.
  • Team Support :
    Provide continuous support reinforcing high standards to team members and newcomers whilst working alongside our cleaning teams effectively to complete tasks together.
  • Leadership :
    Lead a team to maintain Northerns high cleaning standards whilst confidently interacting with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Pride in Work :
    Paying attention to detail and taking pride in keeping our trains clean and our colleagues work environments hygienic.
  • Communication Skills :
    Demonstrate excellent verbal communication.
Are you :
  • Adaptable and Resilient Youre comfortable working both outdoors and onboard trains handling different weather conditions and changing demands with ease.
  • A Natural Leader You enjoy working as part of a team but youre also ready to take charge and lead by example ensuring your team delivers top-notch cleaning standards.
  • Keen to Learn and Grow No prior cleaning experience is require dour comprehensive training will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
  • Flexible Youre prepared to adapt to varying schedules including working weekends and bank holidays ensuring our trains remain clean and safe for passengers year-round.
Safety Critical Criteria
  • Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the station you work from.
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
  • Pass the safety critical medical assessment including drugs and alcohol screening.
  • Not have defective colour vision.
Whats in it for you
  • Free Travel :
    Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
  • Generous Pension Scheme :
    We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
  • Enhanced Family Benefits :
    We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme :
    Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
  • Exclusive Discounts :
    From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
  • Employee Assistance Programme : 24 / 7 support for family lifestyle and more.
  • Training and Career Development :
    We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
  • Recognition :
    We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern

Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail.

Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At Northern we dont just move people from A to B - were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the…

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