Cleaning Team Leader

Kingston University Service Company Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in London is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader for the Knights Park Campus. This part-time position involves supervising the cleaning team, maintaining cleaning standards, and performing hands-on cleaning tasks. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of cleaning experience and strong team leadership skills. Join a supportive team and help enhance the campus experience for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role preferred.
• At least 2 years' cleaning experience required.
• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support daily cleaning operations.
• Allocate and organise cleaning staff according to schedules.
• Maintain local storage areas and cleaning cupboards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Quality focus

Job description

Overview

Cleaning Team Leader – Knights Park Campus, KT1 2QJ. Salary: £14,428 per annum. Contract: Part-time, Permanent. Hours: 15 per week, Monday-Friday. Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment. We are looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team at Knights Park. This is a frontline role supervising and supporting our cleaning team, ensuring all areas of the campus are kept clean and safe. You’ll also get involved in hands-on cleaning duties and occasional campus security tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the daily cleaning operation to meet Client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Allocating and organising cleaning staff according to daily schedules.
• Assisting with cleaning duties when staffing levels require it.
• Ensuring cleaning is carried out safely and in line with standards.
• Maintaining local storage areas and cleaning cupboards, including stock levels and equipment.
• Managing keys responsibly and developing a detailed knowledge of your working areas.
• Using company software (PLANON) to report supply requirements, defects, or safety concerns.
• Delivering training, toolbox talks, and guidance to cleaning staff.
• Locking and unlocking buildings and responding to, resetting, and investigating fire alarms.
• Occasionally taking on additional tasks with flexibility and support from the Campus Services Supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role (preferred).
• At least 2 years' cleaning experience.
• Flexibility to adapt routines and working practices.
• Initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A strong drive for quality and excellence.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.

Why join us?

This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your work directly supports the student and staff experience at Kingston University. You’ll join a friendly, supportive team and have opportunities to develop your skills further. If you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference in this role, apply today!

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