Operations Manager Rail Cleaning (Soft FM)Midlands-based (Coventry to Preston patch)c. £55,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits (including free First Class rail travel)The OpportunityA leading Soft Facilities Management provider is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take ownership of a key national rail cleaning contract. This role comes at a pivotal time, following the retirement of a long-standing manager, and offers the chance to oversee and further develop a £7m contract with significant growth potential.About the ContractSector: Rail Soft FMCoverage: London Euston to Edinburgh (majority of work between Coventry and Preston)Sites: 16 primary stations and 9 First Class loungesCurrent Value: £7 million (with expansion opportunities)Team: Direct line management of 120 employed staffNote: No agency staff permitted on this accountKey ResponsibilitiesFull operational responsibility for delivery of cleaning services across the contractLead, manage and motivate a large, multi-site team across the Midlands rail networkEnsure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and safety standardsManage budgets, resource planning, and performance reportingDrive continuous improvement and identify opportunities for contract growthLiaise closely with client stakeholders and internal support functionsMaintain high levels of employee engagement and operational excellenceCandidate ProfileStrong background in Soft FM / Rail / Transport cleaning operationsProven experience managing large-