Train Presentation Team Leader at Littlehampton Depot

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

Littlehampton Depot £15.85 per hour, initial 6-month contract with strong potential to become permanent.

Lead the Night Shift Team and Ensure Trains Are Presented to the Highest Standards!

The Role and About You:

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Team Leader to join the night shift train presentation team at Littlehampton Depot. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a small on-site team of up to four staff per shift, ensuring that train carriages are cleaned, sanitised, and presented to the highest standards. You will take a hands-on approach, conducting walk-through inspections and quality checks across the fleet, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting your team operationally when required.

Strong leadership, excellent communication, and attention to detail are essential, as you will be setting standards, maintaining consistency across each shift, and coaching your team to deliver outstanding results. You will be responsible for prioritising tasks, coordinating workloads, and ensuring the team meets tight operational deadlines while maintaining safety and quality standards.

In return, you will earn a competitive rate of £15.85 per hour for standard hours, with enhanced pay for overtime, rest days, and Sunday shifts, and you will be eligible for a pay increase after 12 weeks under Agency Worker Rights. This is a physically active role, requiring individuals who are reliable, motivated, and able to lead by example. The position operates on a night-shift rota, covering a minimum of five nights per week within a Sunday–Saturday rotation. Standard hours are 21:30pm to 04:30am (35 hours per week), with flexibility to work six or seven nights in busier periods when operational needs demand.

About the Company:

The organisation operates one of the UK’s largest and most complex train networks, carrying millions of passengers each year. It is widely recognised for operational excellence, innovation, and long-term investment in its workforce. Employees benefit from a supportive and professional working environment, clear progression pathways, and opportunities to develop long-term careers in the railway industry. By joining this team, you will play a critical role in ensuring trains are safe, clean, and presented to the highest standards, directly contributing to the quality of the passenger experience. The company values dedication, attention to detail, and leadership, making this an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to grow and develop within the rail sector.

Next Steps:

If this opportunity is of interest, please apply or email (url removed) to arrange an informal discussion. All applications are personally reviewed, and suitable candidates are contacted within 48 hours to discuss the role and next steps. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK and complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test in Southampton or London area.

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.