Senior Team Leader - Building Cleaning

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Chesterfield is seeking a Senior Team Leader for its Building Cleaning Service. In this role, you will lead cleaning teams, manage resources, and ensure top-tier Health & Safety standards while making a positive impact on the community. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality service delivery.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Flexibility including occasional evenings and weekends

Qualifications

• Confident in managing workloads and customer expectations.
• Experience in cleaning services and teamwork.
• Understanding of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire cleaning teams to deliver high-quality results.
• Manage people, equipment, materials, and budgets.
• Champion Health & Safety standards and support investigations.

Skills

Energy and initiative

People management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Team Leader – Building Cleaning

Make an impact. Lead with pride. Shape a service that keeps our community shining.

We’re looking for a confident, people-focused leader to take charge of our Building Cleaning Service at Chesterfield Borough Council. If you’re someone who can rally a team, solve problems on the spot and raise standards across the board, this is your next move.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire cleaning teams to deliver spotless, high-quality results across our buildings.
• Manage people, equipment, materials and budgets with confidence.
• Hold regular check‑ins and develop your team to be flexible, motivated and customer focused.
• Drive smarter, safer and more efficient ways of working.
• Champion top‑tier Health & Safety standards and support investigations where needed.
• Step in operationally when required, you’ll be hands‑on and ready to help.
• Spot opportunities to improve our service and add real value.

What You Bring

• Energy, initiative and a can‑do, lead‑from‑the‑front attitude.
• Experience in cleaning services and working across different teams.
• Strong communication and people‑management skills.
• Confidence in managing workloads, deadlines and customer expectations.
• An understanding of Health & Safety and why it matters.

NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and a full driving licence.

(If you’re not yet management-qualified, no problem, you’ll have the opportunity to gain it.)

Why Join Us?

Because this is more than a cleaning role, it’s a leadership role with real community impact. You’ll help create safe, welcoming spaces for residents, staff and visitors, while developing a team that takes pride in what they do.

• Training, development and room to grow
• A supportive team culture
• Flexibility, including occasional evenings and weekends

A chance to make a visible difference every single day

Ready to lead a team that keeps Chesterfield looking its best? Apply now and take the next step in your leadership journey