Cleaning Team Leader

Amey; Oakham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader for HMP Stocken in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will supervise cleaning teams, ensuring a safe and clean environment within the prison. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing stock levels, and adhering to health and safety regulations. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in cleaning and be comfortable in a prison setting. This role is vital for maintaining operational excellence in the facility.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a cleaning team in a similar environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people effectively.
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaners and manage team activities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct cleaning audits and implement improvements.

Skills

Supervisor/team leader cleaning experience

Ability to work independently

Environmental awareness

Comfortable working in a prison environment

Education

IOSH managing safely

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an on‑site Cleaning Team Leader in HMP Stocken. The standard hours of work are 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. At Amey, we’re supporting our justice client, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) by providing them with safe, clean and efficient prisons. By using our facilities management expertise, we help keep 60 secure premises across England and Wales running smoothly. The Cleaning Team Leader plays an important part in ensuring the working and living environment within the prisons is safe and clean.

What you will do:

• Supervise cleaners within your team, carrying out basic people management activity
• Lead by example, demonstrate best practice at all times, ensure that all duties are completed in the time provided to a high standard
• Work according to legislative regulations i.e ensuring the correct use of colour‑coded equipment
• Comply with Internal and External HSEA requirements, RAMs and COSHH
• Carry out bi‑weekly cleaning audits for internal improvements and deliver all remedial actions following independent audits
• 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
• Carry out any reasonable requests that are directed by your line manager
• 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.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.

What you will bring:

• Supervisor/team leader cleaning experience.
• Able to work independently and use own initiative, demonstrating a reliable and responsible approach
• IOSH managing safely
• Comfortable working in a prison environment
• Environmental awareness
• We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).