Hands-On Cleaning Team Lead | 6am–2pm, Castle Cary

Sodexo; Castle Cary; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a proactive Cleaning Team Leader for the Mars manufacturing site in Castle Cary. You will coordinate the day-to-day cleaning activities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.

This hands-on role requires leading by example, supporting colleagues, and ensuring tasks are completed to required standards. Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:00pm with occasional weekend cover; £13.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or hygiene roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting or leading a team is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Clear and confident communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team and support others.

Responsibilities

• Report safety, quality, equipment or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Lead and organise the cleaning and hygiene team day-to-day.
• Work alongside the team to maintain high cleaning standards.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and Zero Harm mindset.
• Assist with training, induction and buddying of new team members.
• Monitor standards and escalate concerns to the Supervisor.
• Manage PPE stock, records, ordering and issuance.
• Foster a positive, collaborative one-team environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Hands-on

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a proactive Cleaning Team Leader for the Mars manufacturing site in Castle Cary. You will coordinate the day-to-day cleaning activities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety.

This hands-on role requires leading by example, supporting colleagues, and ensuring tasks are completed to required standards. Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:00pm with occasional weekend cover; £13.40 per hour.