Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

Station Cleaning Team Leader

Janitorial ServicesPosted on Nov 14

Full-timeCroydon, UK£15.03 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A full, valid UK driving licence is mandatory.
Previous cleaning experience, ideally within a station or transport environment.
Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH procedures.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team.
Ability to work reliably, punctually, and independently.
Attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
Flexibility to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Physical ability to carry out cleaning duties.
Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the station cleaning team.
Allocate daily tasks and monitor their completion.
Maintain high cleaning and presentation standards.
Carry out cleaning duties when required.
Conduct routine quality and safety inspections.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and COSHH procedures.
Monitor cleaning supplies, personal protective equipment, and equipment.
Report hazards, defects, and maintenance issues.
Train and support new team members.
Complete shift records and provide effective handovers.
Liaise with station management and operational teams.
Promote teamwork and customer service.

Desired Qualifications

Previous supervisory or team-leading experience.

Station Cleaning Team Leader - East Croydon

Optime Group · Croydon, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-14

Salary: GBP 29,300–31,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Crawley

Description

Optime Group are excited to be recruiting for Train Station Cleaner to join one of our well-respected and successful clients in East Croydon This job offers full time hours, overtime opportunities and an immediate start. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company providing fantastic working conditions and facilities.

Requirements: A full, valid UK driving licence is mandatory for this role.

What’s on offer:

Rate of Pay: £15.03 per hour.
Shift Times: 06:00 to 14:00 (1h unpaid break)
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Friday
Location: Please see below under shifts/location.
Weekly Pay (every Friday).
Full training provided.
Free Rail Card.
Temp to Perm (performance-based)
ASAP Start!

Key Duties:

Supervise and support the station cleaning team.
Allocate daily tasks and monitor completion.
Maintain high cleaning and presentation standards.
Carry out cleaning duties when required.
Conduct routine quality and safety inspections.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
Monitor cleaning supplies, PPE and equipment.
Report hazards, defects and maintenance issues.
Train and support new team members.
Complete shift records and provide effective handovers.
Liaise with station management and operational teams.
Promote excellent teamwork and customer service.

Requirements:

Requirements: A full, valid UK driving licence is mandatory for this role.
Previous cleaning experience, ideally within a station or transport environment.
Previous supervisory or team-leading experience preferred.
Good knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH procedures.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
Good attention to detail and high cleaning standards.
Flexible to work shifts, including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Physically able to carry out cleaning duties.
Right to work in the UK.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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About the Company

Optime Group

Aviation staffing and workforce solutions provider

Optime Group provides staffing and workforce solutions focused on aviation, delivering temporary, permanent, and contract workers by acting as an extension of clients’ HR teams. Its Elevate platform helps with scheduling, data insights, and performance tracking, while Boarding Gate streamlines candidate onboarding and aviation-specific background checks. The company differentiates itself through proprietary technology, a clear focus on high-volume aviation staffing, and partnerships with major clients, plus industry recognition like TIARA awards. Its goal is to simplify recruitment and workforce management, reduce compliance risk, and scale staffing across airports and related sectors while expanding its geographic reach.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2016

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