Team Leader (Cleaning & Catering)

Manchester Arndale; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks a Team Leader to supervise cleaning and catering staff. The role involves ensuring high standards of service, managing team operations, and conducting training. Candidates should possess strong people skills and attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for professional development in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to manage cleaning and catering staff.
• Professional appearance and high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaning and catering staff to ensure safety and productivity.
• Manage stock control and place online product orders.
• Conduct team briefings and complete reports.

Skills

Strong people skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Monday 7:30- 19:00, Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 19:30, Sunday 7:30-18:30

As a Team Leader, you will oversee a small team of cleaning and catering staff, ensuring daily operations run smoothly, safely, and to a high standard. The role involves direct interaction with patients, clinical staff, and on-site clients, requiring strong people skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to team supervision and service delivery.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising cleaning and catering staff to ensure safe and productive working practices.
• Managing stock control, equipment, and placing online product orders.
• Conducting team briefings and completing company reports and documentation.
• Inducting, training, and developing new and existing employees.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, catering service, and professional appearance.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Has the Right to Work in the UK and is willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• Demonstrates strong people skills and works well within a team.
• Shows attention to detail and consistently high standards of work.
• Is flexible, adaptable, and open to learning.
• Presents a professional image and maintains excellent personal appearance.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.