Cleaning Team Leader

Sodexo Ltd; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader in Wallingford, UK. You will oversee cleaning services, ensuring cleanliness and safety at the site which supports armed forces personnel. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in cleaning, strong communication skills, and is detail-oriented. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits including mental health support and discounts.

Benefits

Free car parking on site

10% staff discount in on site shop

Subsidised meals in catering areas

Discounted membership at on site gym

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or a supervisory role, with knowledge of cleaning techniques.
• Strong communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate team to ensure cleaning tasks are completed.
• Maintain cleanliness in offices, kitchens, and toilets.
• Manage inventory and order cleaning supplies.
• Champion health and safety practices.
• Provide support to team and deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Experience in cleaning or supervisory role

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm. However, flexibility may be required to cover evening and weekend working to meet business needs
• £12.71 per hour
• Free Car parking on site
• 10% Staff discount in on site shop
• Family days with flying displays
• Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
• Subsidised meals in catering areas
• Discounted membership at On site Gym
• Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
• Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
• Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

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Job Introduction

As a Cleaning Team Leader at Sodexo, based at RAF Benson, Ewelme, Wallingford OX10 6AA, you will be entrusted with overseeing cleaning services that help create a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all. This site serves as home to our armed forces personnel, and your work will directly contribute to enhancing their quality of life. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on those you meet, while ensuring the cleanliness and safety of their surroundings.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and motivate your team to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness in offices, kitchens, toilets, and communal areas, ensuring a hygienic environment.
• Manage inventory and order supplies like cleaning products and consumables.
• Champion health and safety practices, conducting regular safety checks and reporting hazards.
• Provide ongoing feedback and support to your team to ensure their success and well-being.
• Deliver excellent customer service, responding to queries and concerns professionally.

What You Bring

• Experience in cleaning or a supervisory role, with knowledge of cleaning techniques and products.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• A team player who takes direction and supports others.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards
• Please note you will need a Driving License and be over 25 for this role
• Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

What we offer

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!