Cleaning Team Leader

Manchester Arndale; Haighton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Haighton is looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to oversee cleaning operations. The role involves coordinating a team, ensuring high cleanliness standards, and complying with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have strong people management skills and attention to detail. Join a company that fosters professional development and an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Good attention to detail and high standards of work.
• Strong communication skills for client liaison and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead a team of cleaners for high standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met.

Skills

People management skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive and adaptable

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

Days of Working: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday

As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading a team of cleaners to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee daily cleaning operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all users of the site.

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

• Demonstrable people skills or experience coordinating a team, ensuring all members are motivated and tasks are completed efficiently
• Experience cleaning in a similar environment or transferable skills, knowledge, and understanding to maintain high standards of cleanliness
• Understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Health & Safety compliance on similar sites/environments, ensuring all activities adhere to regulations
• Experience in training and inducting colleagues, providing guidance and support to new team members to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards are met and maintained, addressing any issues promptly
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring they are used efficiently and maintained in good condition
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and ensure their satisfaction with the cleaning services provided
• Address any operational issues or challenges that arise, finding effective solutions to maintain smooth operations

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and motive a team
• Good attention to detail and high standards of work, ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard
• Strong communication skills, essential for client liaison and effective team coordination
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.