Cleaning Team Leader

OCS Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to coordinate a team of cleaners on a Monday-Friday shift (6.00am–14.15pm), ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety across the site. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will drive daily operations and monitor performance.

You will train new staff, conduct regular inspections, manage supplies, and liaise with clients to meet their needs. A proactive, reliable leader with COSHH and health & safety knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a cleaning team.
• Experience cleaning in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety compliance.
• Experience training and inducting colleagues.
• Ability to conduct inspections and maintain high standards.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead a team of cleaners to maintain high standards.
• Oversee daily cleaning operations and report to Site Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate with clients to understand needs and satisfaction.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

COSHH knowledge

Training & induction

Inspections & quality control

Client liaison

Adaptability

Reliability & punctuality

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working:Monday to Friday 6.00am - 14.15pm

As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading a team of cleaners to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee daily cleaning operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all users of the site.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Demonstrable people skills or experience coordinating a team, ensuring all members are motivated and tasks are completed efficiently
• Experience cleaning in a similar environment or transferable skills, knowledge, and understanding to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Health & Safety compliance on similar sites/environments, ensuring all activities adhere to regulations
• Experience in training and inducting colleagues, providing guidance and support to new team members to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met and maintained, addressing any issues promptly
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring they are used efficiently and maintained in good condition
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction with the cleaning services provided
• Address any operational issues or challenges that arise, finding effective solutions to maintain smooth operations

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
• Good attention to detail and high standards of work, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard
• Strong communication skills, essential for client liaison and effective team coordination
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

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Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.