Area Rail Depot Manager

About the role

Lead and manage night‑time cleaning operations across multiple rail depots, ensuring trains are cleaned safely, efficiently and to contractual standards. You will be responsible for service quality, compliance, staffing and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of all night cleaning activities across assigned depots, meeting SLAs and industry standards.
• Allocate staff and resources each night, monitor performance and resolve issues such as late arrivals or equipment failures.
• Lead, motivate and support Team Leaders, Supervisors and Cleaning Operatives, managing rotas, sickness and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, RAMS, COSHH and conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Identify inefficiencies, implement process improvements and support new cleaning technologies.
• Produce performance reports, manage stock levels of cleaning materials and ensure accurate timesheet and payroll data.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing teams in cleaning, facilities management, transport or similar operational environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure across multiple depots.
• Good understanding of health & safety, RAMS, COSHH and risk management.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel between depots.

What we offer

• Award‑winning employer – ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025.
• Digital learning via the OCS Academy and access to professional development.
• Retail perks through the Hapi app, including discounts and wellbeing resources.
• Flexible pay access with the Wagestream app.