DB Cargo UK Limited
Job Title: Mobile Rail Operative - West London Location : West London Salary: DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412 rising to 31,825 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936 in addition to your salary. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Here at DB Cargo UK we are recruiting a Mobile Operative in the West London area to join our operational groundstaff team. As a Mobile Operative at DB Cargo UK you will be on the go each day, out in all weathers preparing our trains, so they are safe to go out on the mainline fulfilling customer orders. If you are looking to start your career off in the rail industry or fancy a career change this could be the role for you! DB Cargo UK offer a 5 week in depth training course into the role to ensure you are ready to take on the role confidently and help us in our journey to shift freight from road to rail. DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412.00 rising to 31,825.00 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936.00 in addition to your salary. What you will be doing? As a Mobile Operative you will be involved and responsible for train preparations - ensuring that all locomotives and wagons are fit to go out on the mainline, carrying out essential safety checks. Be involved in dispatching trains in a safe and efficient manner, liaising with our Drivers and Operations Supervisors. You will also directly contribute to our service delivery and have the opportunity to influence the service we offer to out customers. The role will cover a varied number of customer sites, DB Cargo UK sites along with infrastructure worksites as required. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like more information about the role and our recruitment process. We will send out our Groundstaff Candidate Pack to you. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and committed to learning. Extremely safety focused who can take directions from managers and adhere to our rules and regulations. Have a flexible approach to shift working, with experience in teamwork and lone working. Attention to detail, problem solving and communication are also key skills we will be looking for in the successful candidate. Previous rail experience is advantageous however not essential. Requirements for the role: Candidates must hold a valid manual driving license, Live within a 1-hour commute of the central hub location for the area, GCSE Maths & English - Grade C / 4 or above, Be committed to learning in a classroom-based environment through training. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: Full training into the role with a 5-week training course 31 days annual leave in addition to 2 public holidays Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Charge and Go Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Rail Operative, Track Operative, Rail Maintenance Operative, Mobile Track Operative, Rail Technician, Track Technician, Railway Maintenance Technician, Rail Infrastructure Operative, Permanent Way Operative (P-Way Operative), Rail Engineering Operative, On-Track Operative, Possession Support Operative, Rail Labourer, Multi-Skilled Rail Operative, and Rail Site Operative, may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Mobile Rail Operative - West London Location : West London Salary: DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412 rising to 31,825 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936 in addition to your salary. Job Type: Full Time, Permanent. Here at DB Cargo UK we are recruiting a Mobile Operative in the West London area to join our operational groundstaff team. As a Mobile Operative at DB Cargo UK you will be on the go each day, out in all weathers preparing our trains, so they are safe to go out on the mainline fulfilling customer orders. If you are looking to start your career off in the rail industry or fancy a career change this could be the role for you! DB Cargo UK offer a 5 week in depth training course into the role to ensure you are ready to take on the role confidently and help us in our journey to shift freight from road to rail. DB Cargo UK offers a salary starting at 30,412.00 rising to 31,825.00 once competency is achieved. This is based on a 35 hours per week contract. Once you have completed training, you will move on to a shift/rota and will receive shift allowance of 3,936.00 in addition to your salary. What you will be doing? As a Mobile Operative you will be involved and responsible for train preparations - ensuring that all locomotives and wagons are fit to go out on the mainline, carrying out essential safety checks. Be involved in dispatching trains in a safe and efficient manner, liaising with our Drivers and Operations Supervisors. You will also directly contribute to our service delivery and have the opportunity to influence the service we offer to out customers. The role will cover a varied number of customer sites, DB Cargo UK sites along with infrastructure worksites as required. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you would like more information about the role and our recruitment process. We will send out our Groundstaff Candidate Pack to you. What are we looking for? We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and committed to learning. Extremely safety focused who can take directions from managers and adhere to our rules and regulations. Have a flexible approach to shift working, with experience in teamwork and lone working. Attention to detail, problem solving and communication are also key skills we will be looking for in the successful candidate. Previous rail experience is advantageous however not essential. Requirements for the role: Candidates must hold a valid manual driving license, Live within a 1-hour commute of the central hub location for the area, GCSE Maths & English - Grade C / 4 or above, Be committed to learning in a classroom-based environment through training. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: Full training into the role with a 5-week training course 31 days annual leave in addition to 2 public holidays Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Charge and Go Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: Rail Operative, Track Operative, Rail Maintenance Operative, Mobile Track Operative, Rail Technician, Track Technician, Railway Maintenance Technician, Rail Infrastructure Operative, Permanent Way Operative (P-Way Operative), Rail Engineering Operative, On-Track Operative, Possession Support Operative, Rail Labourer, Multi-Skilled Rail Operative, and Rail Site Operative, may also be considered for this role.
GBS UK
City Of Westminster, London
The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for leading daily cleaning operations across GBS campuses to ensure safe, hygienic, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors. The role combines hands-on duties with operational leadership, driving quality standards, statutory compliance, sustainability goals, and excellent service delivery. The postholder acts as the first point of escalation for cleaning-related issues, coordinates response to incidents, and ensure planned and periodic tasks are completed to great quality. ROTA: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 - 21:30 Saturday 8:00 - 16:30 ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead, motivate, mentor and supervise Cleaners across shifts, ensuring adherence to schedule, standards, and procedures. Plan daily deployment and rota coverage, ensuring adequate staffing, coordinate agency or contractors when required. Deliver and oversee cleaning services of classrooms, offices. Libraries, washrooms, receptions, circulation areas, and external areas. Ensure completion of routine, periodic, and deep-clean schedules (e.g. floors, carpets, washroom descaling, kitchens, windows, high-level dusting) to agreed specifications. Uphold colour-coding systems, infection-prevention protocols, and quality assurance processes aligned with industry best practice. Conduct regular audits/inspections of task completed; record finding, rectify defects promptly, and follow through on corrective actions. Monitor and operate relevant systems (e.g. Timetabler, Jira), respond within agreed SLAs. Manage stock levels for consumables and materials; ensure timely ordering, secure storage, cost and usage control. Complete monthly stocktakes; maintain accurate stock control records and support internal audit requirements. Ensure safe use, maintenance, and availability of cleaning equipment and machinery; coordinate servicing, repairs, and training. Complete and record checks on cleaning machinery and equipment for health & safety; escalate defects to Facilities Manager for repair and remove unsafe items from service. Maintain COSHH documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work for all tasks and chemicals. Work with the team to undertake sanitising, general, and deep-clean duties across internal and external areas, including car parks, smoking zones, showers, and leisure spaces, ensuring surfaces and floors are free from duct, litter, stains, and residual cleaning materials; replenish hygiene products. Empty and disinfect waste bins and receptacles; ensure safe segregation and disposal of rubbish in line with environmental legislation and GBs procedures. Lead on cleaning-related incidents (e.g spillages, leaks, broken glass), coordinating with Facilities Manager. Support waste management and recycling programmes, ensuring correct segregation, presentation, and traceability (confidential waste, WEEE, toner, general/recycling). Maintain excellent standards in washrooms and high-traffic areas, including proactive attendance and replenishment routines. Provide an approachable, customer-focused presence; handle queries and feedback from students, staff and visitors. Provide ad-hoc operational support to the Facilities team as required (events, moves, reactive tasks). Collect data and prepare KPI reports (audit scores, SLA compliance, attendance, consumables usage, complaints) for the Facilities Manager. Maintain a training matrix for Cleaners, scheduling refreshers and keeping accurate records of all training completed; contribute to training plans, toolbox talks, inductions, and ongoing coaching for the team; promote continuous improvement. Ensure all Cleaning staff maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct at all times. This includes demonstrating appropriate behaviour consistent with their role. Accountable for campus cleanliness. ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Proven supervisory experience in cleaning or facilities services within busy environments. Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, manual handling, and risk assessment. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and quality standards; ability to set and check standards. Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills; able to prioritse and adapt to changing needs. Experience in planning rotas, allocating work, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance records. Proficiency with emails, MS Office, and basic IT systems. Practical knowledge of professional cleaning chemicals and aids across different surfaces and finishes. Flexible, proactive, 'can-do' approach; able to work under own initiative while meeting service standards. DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: BICSc (or equivalent) qualification/membership. IOSH Working/Managing Safely (or equivalent) and First Aid at Work. Experience in education, public-facing venues, or similar settings. Experience supporting waste reduction and sustainability initiatives. KEY RESULT AREAS: Robust cleaning operations & quality assurance. Excellent customer experience & stakeholder engagement. Fully compliant with documentation and reporting. High standards of health, safety and environmental management. Accountability for stock, equipment and cost control.
The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for leading daily cleaning operations across GBS campuses to ensure safe, hygienic, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors. The role combines hands-on duties with operational leadership, driving quality standards, statutory compliance, sustainability goals, and excellent service delivery. The postholder acts as the first point of escalation for cleaning-related issues, coordinates response to incidents, and ensure planned and periodic tasks are completed to great quality. ROTA: Tuesday - Friday 13:00 - 21:30 Saturday 8:00 - 16:30 ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead, motivate, mentor and supervise Cleaners across shifts, ensuring adherence to schedule, standards, and procedures. Plan daily deployment and rota coverage, ensuring adequate staffing, coordinate agency or contractors when required. Deliver and oversee cleaning services of classrooms, offices. Libraries, washrooms, receptions, circulation areas, and external areas. Ensure completion of routine, periodic, and deep-clean schedules (e.g. floors, carpets, washroom descaling, kitchens, windows, high-level dusting) to agreed specifications. Uphold colour-coding systems, infection-prevention protocols, and quality assurance processes aligned with industry best practice. Conduct regular audits/inspections of task completed; record finding, rectify defects promptly, and follow through on corrective actions. Monitor and operate relevant systems (e.g. Timetabler, Jira), respond within agreed SLAs. Manage stock levels for consumables and materials; ensure timely ordering, secure storage, cost and usage control. Complete monthly stocktakes; maintain accurate stock control records and support internal audit requirements. Ensure safe use, maintenance, and availability of cleaning equipment and machinery; coordinate servicing, repairs, and training. Complete and record checks on cleaning machinery and equipment for health & safety; escalate defects to Facilities Manager for repair and remove unsafe items from service. Maintain COSHH documentation, risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work for all tasks and chemicals. Work with the team to undertake sanitising, general, and deep-clean duties across internal and external areas, including car parks, smoking zones, showers, and leisure spaces, ensuring surfaces and floors are free from duct, litter, stains, and residual cleaning materials; replenish hygiene products. Empty and disinfect waste bins and receptacles; ensure safe segregation and disposal of rubbish in line with environmental legislation and GBs procedures. Lead on cleaning-related incidents (e.g spillages, leaks, broken glass), coordinating with Facilities Manager. Support waste management and recycling programmes, ensuring correct segregation, presentation, and traceability (confidential waste, WEEE, toner, general/recycling). Maintain excellent standards in washrooms and high-traffic areas, including proactive attendance and replenishment routines. Provide an approachable, customer-focused presence; handle queries and feedback from students, staff and visitors. Provide ad-hoc operational support to the Facilities team as required (events, moves, reactive tasks). Collect data and prepare KPI reports (audit scores, SLA compliance, attendance, consumables usage, complaints) for the Facilities Manager. Maintain a training matrix for Cleaners, scheduling refreshers and keeping accurate records of all training completed; contribute to training plans, toolbox talks, inductions, and ongoing coaching for the team; promote continuous improvement. Ensure all Cleaning staff maintain the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct at all times. This includes demonstrating appropriate behaviour consistent with their role. Accountable for campus cleanliness. ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: Proven supervisory experience in cleaning or facilities services within busy environments. Demonstrable understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, manual handling, and risk assessment. Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and quality standards; ability to set and check standards. Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills; able to prioritse and adapt to changing needs. Experience in planning rotas, allocating work, conducting audits, and maintaining compliance records. Proficiency with emails, MS Office, and basic IT systems. Practical knowledge of professional cleaning chemicals and aids across different surfaces and finishes. Flexible, proactive, 'can-do' approach; able to work under own initiative while meeting service standards. DESIRABLE SKILLS and EXPERIENCE: BICSc (or equivalent) qualification/membership. IOSH Working/Managing Safely (or equivalent) and First Aid at Work. Experience in education, public-facing venues, or similar settings. Experience supporting waste reduction and sustainability initiatives. KEY RESULT AREAS: Robust cleaning operations & quality assurance. Excellent customer experience & stakeholder engagement. Fully compliant with documentation and reporting. High standards of health, safety and environmental management. Accountability for stock, equipment and cost control.
