Team Leader Cleaning

Mears Group; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to join their dynamic team in West Lothian. This role involves supervising a dedicated team of cleaners, ensuring that all cleaning duties meet high standards of safety and quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive supervisory experience and a strong customer focus, contributing to a positive environment within the school. With a commitment to innovation and teamwork, this opportunity allows you to make a real difference in the community while working with a company that values individuality and equal access to opportunities. If you're passionate about cleanliness and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive supervisory and cleaning experience required.
• GCSE in Maths & English or equivalent is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage cleaning teams to ensure high standards.
• Inspect cleaning work and maintain equipment safety.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Customer Focus

Cleaning Expertise

Communication Skills

Ability to Follow Procedures

Education

GCSE A-E in Maths & English or equivalent

BICS Qualification

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

Monday – Friday: 3.30 pm to 7.30 pm

We have a great opportunity to join an already established team, as a Cleaning Team Leader in West Lothian, supervising a team of 11 cleaners within a School. If you have previous experience working within this sector as a cleaner, and some supervisory experience as well as having a strong customer focus, then this job will be perfect for you!

About the Role:

To supervise and manage all works completed by cleaners on Facilities Management contracts, ensuring safety, quality and cost standards. Responsible for supervising a team of operatives to achieve high standards.

• To supervise the current cleaning team.
• To carry out cleaning duties that adhere to the contract specifications as well as inspecting the cleaning carried out by your team.
• To manage the schedule of cleaners and reallocate work to cover absences.
• To ensure all cleaning equipment is well maintained and safe for use.
• Utilise existing stock or collect materials as required for the site.
• To use the appropriate equipment, materials, tools and machinery to ensure the job is done effectively.
• To report any damage/defects to the appropriate person.
• Ensuring Mears procurement standards are maintained.
• Attend informal and formal meetings and training sessions to ensure up to date business and job knowledge, communication, skills & progression are maintained. This includes but is not limited to training, re-training, toolbox talks, 1:1’s, probation reviews etc.
• Assist the Soft FM Manager in planning works and arranging materials for all tasks to be completed on the contract.
• Adopt a professional manner when communicating with building users and/or client/external contacts to build and maintain a positive view of Mears Group. This includes but is not limited to appearance, company ID, communication.
• Highlight any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate person as early as possible to ensure they liaise with the client in accordance with the safeguarding policy.

Role Criteria:

• Extensive experience in a similar position – supervisory and cleaning experience
• GCSE A-E or above in Maths & English or equivalent
• Good written and verbal skillsets
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures
• Client focused individual
• Soft FM contract experience or understanding of the sector is not essential but desirable
• Experience in working in a facilities management contract is also not essential but advantageous
• BICS qualification – will also be seen as highly advantageous

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Mears Group is a Disability confident employer and recognises our people as our greatest asset, we hire individuality, recognising and valuing everyone is individual and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all regardless of social economic background or individual make up.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

About Us

We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility