Skill Trainer – Bus & Premises Cleaning

Location: South London (with travel across multiple operational garages within London)Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (depending on experience)Contract: Permanent

A major London transport operator is expanding its cleaning function and is seeking a Skill Trainer within Cleaning to help raise standards and support the ongoing development of its in-house cleaning teams. This is a key operational role, directly contributing to improved safety, quality and consistency across the organisation’s cleaning operations.

About the Role

As the Skill Trainer, you will deliver structured, practical and standards-based training to ensure operatives are fully competent and confident in their roles. You will provide hands-on coaching, assess colleagues on-site and support managers in embedding best practice across all locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver induction, refresher and upskilling training for cleaning operatives
• Provide practical coaching on cleaning techniques, machinery, chemicals and PPE
• Ensure all training meets internal policies, COSHH requirements and Health & Safety legislation
• Conduct on-site performance assessments and support capability development
• Maintain accurate and auditable training and compliance records
• Advise managers on cleaning processes, safe systems of work and technical standards
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in methods and equipment
• Act as a role model for safety, professionalism and high standards
• Support incident reviews through targeted retraining
• Contribute to audits, quality reviews and improvement programmes

What We’re Looking For

You will be a confident and people-focused trainer with a knowledge of professional cleaning operations. Ideally, you will bring:

• Confidence and experience taking the lead on creation and delivery of both classroom and on-the-job training
• Experience in professional cleaning within transport, industrial or facilities sectors 
• Understanding of cleaning techniques, machinery, chemicals and safety practices
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Working knowledge of COSHH, Health & Safety and environmental standards
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement

Desirable Qualifications

• Train-the-Trainer qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety certificate (or willingness to work towards)
• Recognised cleaning qualification (e.g., BICS, BCCA)

Working Pattern & Travel

• Based at a South London bus depot
• Regular travel across the organisation’s London sites is essential
• Flexibility in working hours to meet operational needs

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Free or discounted travel benefits (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A visible, influential role within a growing operational function

Why Join Us?

This role offers the chance to shape cleaning standards, influence behaviours, and make a meaningful impact across a large and complex operational network. If you enjoy developing people, improving processes and promoting high standards please apply and one of our team will be in touch!