Cleaning Team Leader

Amey; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Training opportunities

Holiday allowance

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social Impact Days

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Amey is hiring a Permanent Cleaning Team Leader for our Edinburgh schools contract. The role is on-site at Craigs Rd, Edinburgh and offers part-time hours (30 per week) with a 3pm–9pm shift.

You will supervise a cleaners team, perform audits, manage stock, and ensure H&S standards on the contract. We value organisation, customer service, and a proactive approach to training and development, with opportunities to progress toward senior roles in facilities management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading cleaning teams in facilities maintenance.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Good customer service and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaners within your team and perform people management tasks.
• Carry out bi-weekly cleaning audits for internal improvements.
• Control stock levels and order consumables to ensure service delivery.
• Operate cleaning machinery safely according to guidelines and training.
• Train cleaners in Amey procedures, including refreshers every 6 months.
• Address concerns or escalate to your line manager when needed.
• Fulfill reasonable requests from your line manager.
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained across the contract.
• Support local and business-wide carbon-reduction initiatives as appropriate.

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning operations

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Cleaning Working Team leader on Our Edinburgh schools’ contract in Craigmount High School, Craigs Rd, Edinburgh EH12 8NH

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Every day our people create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

Cleaning Team Leader

Company: Amey Hours: Part-time Location: edinburgh, EH12 8NH Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 22 Oct 2026 Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

£14.12 Per hour

30 hours per week (shift pattern Monday-Friday 3pm-9pm)

What you will do:

• Supervise cleaners within your team, carrying out basic people management activity
• 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 escale to your people manager if you are not able to.
• Carry out any reasonable requests that are directed by your line manager.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Supervisor/ team leader cleaning experience, preferably within a facilities maintenance background
• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Cleaning Manager/Facilities Manager.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire 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.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

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 their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to 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.

Inspiring Impact Together

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About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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