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Cleaning Team Leader

Job details
Posting date: 04 July 2025
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 July 2025
Location: Preston, PR1 4AT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/145026

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Summary

  • 30 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday - 13:30-20:00
  • £13.00 per hour
  • Car parking

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Job Introduction

Are you passionate about maintaining high cleaning standards and leading a team to success? We're looking for an experienced Cleaning Team Leader at HMRC Preston to oversee a team of cleaning operatives and ensure the delivery of a consistently high-quality service to our valued clients.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead, motivate, and manage a team of cleaning operatives to ensure a consistently high standard of cleaning is delivered to meet client expectations

  • Organise and oversee daily cleaning schedules, ensuring all work is completed efficiently and thoroughly

  • Train new and existing staff in cleaning procedures, legal and safety standards, and client-specific requirements, ensuring full compliance

  • Conduct regular team briefings to maintain clear communication and alignment with company objectives

  • Carry out cleaning audits and inspections to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement

  • Support and undertake cleaning duties when necessary, setting a high standard for the team

  • Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed, including proper use of PPE, COSHH compliance, and colour coding policies

  • Promptly report any safety risks, equipment faults, or building defects to the cleaning manager or client contact

  • Act as the main point of contact for the client on-site, maintaining a professional and positive relationship

  • Attend client meetings and respond to any client issues or requests in a timely and effective manner

  • Manage stock levels by ordering and distributing cleaning consumables to ensure availability

  • Monitor and maintain cleaning equipment to ensure it is safe and fully operational

  • Accurately collate and submit payroll information and complete all required administrative tasks on time

  • Maintain detailed records of staff training, audits, inventory, and service-related documentation

  • Ensure the cleaning offer is fully delivered, up to date, and compliant with internal and client standards

What You Bring:

  • Proven experience performing a range of cleaning tasks to a high standard

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills

  • Confident using computers and basic IT systems

Desirable:

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience

  • NVQ in Cleaning or related field

  • BICSc COPC or Assessors Certificate

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!


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