Retail Cleaning Team Lead — Early Mornings (Onsite)

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

Job summary

PDA Search & Selection is helping a national Facilities Management company recruit a Cleaning Team Leader for a busy supermarket site in Newton Abbot. The role oversees up to 15 cleaners, with early shifts from 5:00 to 11:00 and a 30-hour week, Tuesday to Sunday.

An immediate start is available, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and client liaison. Experience in soft services, team leadership, and IT proficiency (Outlook/Excel) is essential.

Qualifications

• FM experience across Soft Services, ideally retail environment.
• Previous experience of managing a team.
• Proficient with IT / Microsoft programmes (Outlook & Excel).
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Familiar with Data Protection Act and maintaining confidentiality.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values and lead by example at all times.
• Provide a key interface between on-site client and service providers daily.
• Monitor and report service levels and KPIs.
• Financial tracking and reporting to ensure services are within budgets.
• Continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and engagement.
• Own and manage departmental audits and compliance plans.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the customer to meet expectations.
• Manage staff performance in consultation with HR when needed.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Communication skills

IT skills

Health & safety knowledge

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

PDA Search & Selection is helping a national Facilities Management company recruit a Cleaning Team Leader for a busy supermarket site in Newton Abbot. The role oversees up to 15 cleaners, with early shifts from 5:00 to 11:00 and a 30-hour week, Tuesday to Sunday.

An immediate start is available, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and client liaison. Experience in soft services, team leadership, and IT proficiency (Outlook/Excel) is essential.