Cleaning Working Team Leader

Amey; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A cleaning services company in Glasgow is seeking a Permanent Cleaning Working Team Leader to supervise the cleaning team at schools, ensuring high standards and safety compliance. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, opportunities for career advancement, and a variety of employee benefits, including comprehensive training and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Generous holidays

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising a cleaning team, ideally in facilities maintenance.
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills.
• Willingness to learn and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning team and manage people activities.
• Conduct cleaning audits and maintain stock levels.
• Train cleaners and ensure H&S standards are met.

Skills

Supervisor/team leader cleaning experience

Strong customer-service skills

Highly organized and efficient

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Cleaning Working Team Leader to join our Glasgow Schools account in Knightswood Primary School, 36 Knightscliffe Ave, Glasgow G13 2TE.

£13.86 per hour, 15 Hours Per week (shift pattern 15:30pm to 18:30pm Monday to Friday).

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Glasgow, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Every day our people create high‑quality learning environments – ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications. We work in partnership with our clients and end‑users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day‑to‑day operational requirements of the schools.

What you will do

• Supervise cleaners within your team, carrying out basic people management activity.
• Carry out bi‑weekly cleaning audits for internal improvements.
• 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.
• Train cleaners in Amey way modules including six‑monthly refreshers.
• Resolve any concerns or issues raised by team members or escalated to your people manager if needed.
• Carry out any reasonable requests directed by your line manager.
• Ensure H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• Support local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner where appropriate.

What you will bring

• Supervisor/ team leader cleaning experience, preferably within a facilities maintenance background.
• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong customer‑service skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and support others.

Why join Amey

• Competitive remuneration with potential yearly reviews.
• Career growth with advancement opportunities to roles such as Cleaning Manager.
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy further days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra Amey contributions.
• Flexible benefits – choose options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Exclusive discounts through the online portal.
• Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or those caring for dependants.
• Membership of affinity networks that support diverse communities.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

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 their race, gender, disability, religion/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 at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.