Cleaning Team Leader

COREcruitment; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations in a large-scale production site. The role involves leading a cleaning team, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities or industrial settings, strong people management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position, which offers a salary between £30,000 - £32,000 plus a company vehicle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader or Area Manager in facilities or industrial environments.
• Confident and able to handle pressure in a busy environment.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaning operatives across multiple operational zones.
• Plan and coordinate shift patterns to ensure consistent standards.
• Conduct daily inspections and respond quickly to issues.

Skills

People management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Area Cleaning Manager - Large‑Scale Production Site

Location: Hertfordshire area (20-30 minutes commute preferred)
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 + Company Vehicle
Schedule: 2pm - 10pm, Monday to Friday (with potential weekend work)
Reports To: Site Contract Manager
Start Date: ASAP (open to waiting for the right candidate)

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Area Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations across a large, high‑traffic production site. This is not a standard office‑style cleaning role—the environment is mixed indoor/outdoor, with live construction activity, changing layouts, and weather‑dependent work.

You’ll be responsible for managing a sizeable cleaning team, maintaining high hygiene and safety standards, and supporting the contract manager so they can focus on site expansion and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaning operatives across multiple operational zones, including washrooms, backstage areas, and public‑facing spaces.
• Plan and coordinate shift patterns, cover, and workload to ensure consistent standards during busy periods.
• Conduct daily inspections and quality checks, responding quickly to issues such as washroom failures or urgent clean‑downs.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including COSHH, PPE and site‑specific rules.
• Manage stock, equipment, and storage areas for cleaning materials and tools.
• Work closely with site management, construction teams, and client representatives to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff, including occasional weekend or additional‑shift roles.
• Step in to perform cleaning tasks when required – this is hands‑on leadership, not a desk‑only position.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys a fast‑paced, challenging environment and is comfortable managing people while still getting stuck in.

Essential

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader or Area Manager in facilities, industrial or production‑type environments.
• Strong people‑management skills and the ability to motivate diverse teams.
• Confident, decisive and able to handle pressure in a busy, changing site.
• Practical, solution‑focused mindset – happy to fix problems on the ground.
• Full UK driving licence; company electric van provided (can be taken home).
• Based within roughly 20‑30 minutes of the site location.

Desirable

• Experience working on live construction or mixed‑use sites.
• Previous work in entertainment, studio or visitor‑attraction environments (or similar high‑footfall sites).
• Flexibility to cover additional weekend or shift‑pattern work for extra hours.

What We Offer

• Salary band £30,000 - £32,000 with potential review based on performance.