Onsite Cleaning Team Lead - Supermarket (Early Shift)

PDA Search & Selection; Tendring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PDA Search & Selection is recruiting on behalf of a national facilities management client for a Cleaning Team Leader role at a supermarket site in Clacton-on-Sea. The role leads up to 15 cleaners, supports day-to-day operations and ensures service delivery to high standards.

The position is onsite, 30 hours per week over 5 days, with early morning shifts 5.00am to 11.00am. Applicants should have FM/soft services experience, strong communication, IT skills (Outlook/Excel) and a commitment to

Qualifications

• FM experience across Soft Services, ideally retail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing a team.
• Proficient in IT / Microsoft Outlook & Excel.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH legislation.
• Confidentiality and Data Protection Act awareness.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 15 cleaners in a fast‑paced supermarket setting.
• Act as interface between on-site client and service providers daily.
• Monitor SLAs and KPIs; report performance and issues.
• Track finances to ensure services stay within budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement in service delivery and processes.
• Manage audits and compliance plans for safety and quality.
• Maintain customer relationships and meet site specifications.
• Develop staff with HR guidance and performance reviews.

Skills

Staff management

FM experience

Communication skills

Health and Safety COSHH

Confidentiality

Data Protection Act knowledge

Equal opportunities

Budgeting

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

PDA Search & Selection is recruiting on behalf of a national facilities management client for a Cleaning Team Leader role at a supermarket site in Clacton-on-Sea. The role leads up to 15 cleaners, supports day-to-day operations and ensures service delivery to high standards.

The position is onsite, 30 hours per week over 5 days, with early morning shifts 5.00am to 11.00am. Applicants should have FM/soft services experience, strong communication, IT skills (Outlook/Excel) and a commitment to