Cleaning Team Leader

Amey; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in Barnsley is looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to supervise cleaning staff and ensure the highest hygiene standards in schools. The ideal candidate will manage team duties, conduct audits, and provide training, requiring strong organizational and customer service skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £13.46 per hour for 25 hours a week, flexible working conditions, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills and a positive work ethic.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children; enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in cleaning is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning team and manage basic people activities.
• Conduct bi-weekly cleaning audits for improvements.
• Train cleaners in safety and operational guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Organised

Customer service skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaning Team Leader to Join our Barnsley Schools Account in Horizon Community College, Dodworth Road, Barnsley S70 6PD – this role will be based on site.

Salary: £13.46 per hour.

Hours: 25 hours per week – 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The role will be split between AM and PM shifts depending on requirements.

Location: Horizon Community College, Dodworth Road, Barnsley S70 6PD.

What you will do:

• Supervise cleaners within your team, carrying out basic people management activities.
• Carry out bi‑weekly cleaning audits for internal improvements.
• Control stock levels and order consumables to ensure service delivery through the correct channels.
• Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided.
• Train cleaners in Amey way modules, including 6‑monthly refreshers.
• Resolve any concerns or issues raised by team members, or escalated to your people manager if you are not able to.
• Carry out any reasonable requests directed by your line manager.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero‑carbon in a strategic and lean manner where appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic.
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others.
• Cleaning experience (preferable).
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people; you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before commencing employment.

Why join Amey?

• Long‑term stable contracts for career planning.
• Platinum status by Investors in People, supporting people across the organisation.
• Benefits you can tailor to your needs.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate with potential yearly reviews.
• Career growth opportunities – advancement to roles such as Premises Manager or Operations Manager.
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• At least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays; option to buy further days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts through an online portal.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or carers.
• Membership of affinity networks that support diverse communities within Amey.

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day, our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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We look forward to your application and the possibility of welcoming you to Amey.