Cleaning Team Leader

Amey; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Career progression opportunities

Training and development programmes

24 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Generous pension scheme

Flexible benefits package including Cy

Exclusive employee discounts

Social Impact Days

Family-friendly policies

Amey Affinity Networks

Free on-site parking, gym and catering

Early finish every Friday

Job summary

Amey at HMP Wymott in Leyland is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader for a permanent role. The position offers 39 hours a week with a salary of £28,792 per annum. Shifts are 06:00–15:00, Monday to Friday, with no weekend work and an early finish every Friday.

You will lead a team of cleaners within a secure Ministry of Justice environment and contribute to safe, clean facilities. The role emphasizes progression, stability, and a meaningful contribution to staff and residents while supporting a

Qualifications

• Experience as Cleaning Supervisor or Team Leader.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Proactive, reliable with good communication.
• Experience in facilities management or large sites.
• Ability to work in a secure prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of cleaners to deliver high standards across the site.
• Ensure cleaning activities are safe, efficient and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out inspections and audits, identify opportunities for continuous improvement and follow up on corrective actions.
• Manage cleaning materials, consumables and equipment to ensure effective service delivery.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure COSHH and safe working procedures.
• Build a collaborative team environment delivering excellent service daily.

Skills

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Facilities management experience

Prison environment experience

Job description

Permanent
HMP Wymott, Leyland (PR26 8LW)
Salary: £28,792 per annum
39 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:00 (14:00 finish every Friday)

Join Our Team

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Cleaning Team Leader at HMP Wymott in Leyland.

Join our dedicated Facilities Management team delivering essential services within a secure Ministry of Justice environment. This role plays a vital part in maintaining clean, safe and compliant facilities that support the daily operation of the prison and the wellbeing of staff, visitors and residents.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cleaning supervisor or team leader looking to develop their career with a long-term, stable employer. With no weekend working, an early Friday finish and genuine opportunities for progression, this role offers an excellent work-life balance alongside meaningful and rewarding work.

What You Will Do

• Lead, motivate and support a team of cleaners to consistently deliver high standards across the site.
• Ensure cleaning activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with contractual and compliance requirements.
• Carry out inspections and audits, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and following up on corrective actions.
• Manage cleaning materials, consumables and equipment to ensure effective service delivery.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working procedures.
• Build a collaborative team environment that delivers excellent service standards every day.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience in a Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Team Leader or similar leadership role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan workloads and support team performance.
• A proactive and reliable approach with excellent communication skills.
• Experience working within facilities management, large sites or operational environments.
• Ability to work confidently within a secure prison environment.
• IOSH Managing Safely and/or BICSc qualifications are desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Security Clearance

This role is based within a secure Ministry of Justice environment and is subject to a Standard DBS check and prison security clearance. Amey will fully support successful candidates through the vetting process. Please note that appointment is subject to satisfactory clearance being obtained.

Why Join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, demonstrating our commitment to supporting our people to develop and succeed.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive both at work and at home and include:

• Competitive annual salary.
• Career progression opportunities within Cleaning, Facilities Management and wider operational leadership roles.
• Access to training and development programmes, including funded leadership development opportunities.
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Generous pension scheme with Amey contributions.
• Flexible benefits package including Cycle2Work, insurance options and wellbeing support.
• Exclusive employee discounts from major retailers, leisure providers and healthcare services.
• Two Social Impact Days each year to support volunteering and community initiatives.
• Family-friendly policies and support for carers.
• Membership of Amey Affinity Networks.
• Free on-site parking, gym and catering facilities.
• Early finish every Friday and no weekend working.

About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

At Amey, we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we're proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process.