Cleansing Team Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension membership

Flexible working option

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on public transport

Job summary

Leicester City Council is seeking a permanent Team Leader to manage a cleansing operatives team across designated areas of the city. The role focuses on daily inspections, ensuring training, competence, safety and overall cleanliness, with a mix of full-time and part-time shifts on a Monday to Saturday rota.

A full UK driving licence is required. The ideal candidate will lead a frontline crew, plan workloads, and liaise with managers to maintain high standards of street cleaning and safety

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HASWA and COSHH regulations.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate and lead a team.
• Ability to create a positive working environment.
• Full UK driving licence (required).
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Willingness to walk across the city in all weather conditions.
• Nice to have: previous driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily inspections of designated sites.
• Lead and manage a team of cleansing operatives.
• Ensure operatives are fully trained, competent, productive and safe.
• Ensure the team carries out statutory street cleaning duties.
• Identify environmental or hazardous aspects on sites.
• Use chemicals and equipment to maintain cleaning standards.
• Remove litter, leaves, detritus, illegal dumping, dog fouling and graffiti, and empty litter bins.
• Plan and prioritise team workloads.
• Liaise with managers and hold team meetings.
• Be responsible for allocated vehicles, reporting faults and keeping them clean and safe.
• Undertake snow clearance and emergency duties as directed.
• Travel across the city for site visits.

Skills

HASWA/COSHH knowledge

Excellent communication

Strong organisation

Leadership & motivation

Positive working environment

Job description

This permanent team leader post sits within Leicester City Council's Cleansing Services, managing a team of cleansing operatives across designated areas of the city. The work centres on daily site inspections, making sure operatives are trained, competent and working safely, and keeping streets clear of litter, dog fouling and graffiti. Full-time and part-time roles follow a Monday to Saturday rota with early and late shifts, much of it outdoors in all weathers. Appointment depends on holding a full UK driving licence.

What the job involves

• Carry out daily inspections of designated sites
• Lead and manage a team of cleansing operatives
• Ensure operatives are fully trained, competent, productive and safe
• Ensure the team carries out statutory street cleaning duties
• Identify environmental or hazardous aspects on sites
• Use chemicals and equipment to maintain cleaning standards
• Remove litter, leaves, detritus, illegal dumping, dog fouling and graffiti, and empty litter bins
• Plan and prioritise team workloads
• Liaise with managers and hold team meetings
• Be responsible for allocated vehicles, reporting faults and keeping them clean and safe
• Undertake snow clearance and emergency duties as directed
• Travel across the city for site visits

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working in a cleaning environment

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of HASWA and COSHH regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organisation skills
• Self-motivated, able to motivate and lead a team
• Ability to create a positive working environment

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Willingness to work unsociable hours
• Willingness to walk across the city in all weather conditions

Nice to have

• Previous driving experience

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Option of flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible benefits, including discounts on city buses and trains
• Healthy work/life balance
• Equipment and uniform provided