Cleaning Team Leader

Manchester Arndale; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to oversee cleanliness and hygiene at the client's site. The role includes supervising staff, maintaining cleaning supplies, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must possess strong people management skills and the right to work in the UK. This position offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of work required.
• Essential communication skills for client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the client's site.
• Train new team members on safety protocols and procedures.
• Organise staff meetings and maintain training records.

Skills

Strong people management skills

Good attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

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.

About The Role:

37.5 hours to be worked across 5 days Mon-Fri.

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).

This is a vacancy for a working cleaning supervisor. Approximately 15 hours will be cleaning your own area and approximately 22.5 hours will be spent on supervisory duties including:

• Weekly stocktake at both sites
• Create weekly plan for cover cleaner and update daily as sickness etc requires
• Audit 5 cleaners per week inc. cleaning cupboards, uniform etc
• Creation and distribution of monthly ticksheets
• Collate data from previous month’s ticksheets, identify trends/patterns/problems etc
• Ensure COSHH folders are up to date
• Ensure all risk assessments are reviewed each year (remind management and participate in review; you are not required to carry out risk assessments yourself)
• Organise fortnightly staff meetings (book venues, create agenda)
• Maintain training records for cleaning staff
• Participate in recruitment of new cleaning staff
• Carry out training of new cleaning staff
• Contribute data/photos for KPIs/monthly reports
• Carry out monthly inspections of machinery and log books
• Compile uniform orders

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are 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

How to Apply:

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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.