Cleaning Team Leader

OCS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland seeks a Cleaning Team Leader in Birmingham to supervise a cleaning crew, manage supplies, and liaise with the Facilities Manager to keep the site pristine. You will train staff, enforce safety procedures and PPE use, and uphold high cleanliness standards.

The role follows a 5 nights on / 2 nights on pattern across weeks, requiring strong leadership and attention to detail in a busy client environment.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Strong people management skills.
• High attention to detail and high standards of work.
• Excellent communication for client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of client site.
• Manage inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment; report shortages or issues to Facilities Manager.
• Train new team members on cleaning procedures, safety protocols and equipment use.
• Ensure adherence to safety guidelines and PPE requirements.

Skills

Right to work in UK

People management

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern

5 nights on in one week, 2 nights on one the following week.

As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will play a key role in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of our client’s site. This role involves maintaining inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, reporting any shortages or equipment issues to the Facilities Manager for timely resolution, and training new team members on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation. You will also ensure that the team follows all safety guidelines and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

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

• You will play a key role in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of our clients site
• Maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, and report any shortages or equipment issues to the Facilities Manager for timely resolution.
• Train new team members on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and equipment operation
• Ensure that the team follows all safety guidelines and protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Strong people management skills
• Good attention to detail and high standards of work
• Strong communication skills - essential for client liaison

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.

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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.