Cleaning Services Team Leader
| Posting date: | 16 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £16.0 to £18.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | DOE |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 0AA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4788567_1776323620 |
Summary
Property Services | Social Housing
Salary: Competitive
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Luton and surrounding areas
We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Services Team Leader to manage and deliver high-quality cleaning services across a social housing portfolio.This is a hands-on role leading a dispersed team of cleaners across multiple sites, including HMOs, hostels, sheltered housing and office environments. You will ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while supporting staff and engaging positively with residents and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily cleaning operations across multiple sites
- Supervise, support and motivate cleaning staff
- Plan rotas, allocate workloads and carry out quality inspections
- Oversee void, deep and specialist cleans
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and COSHH regulations
- Act as the main point of contact for cleaning service enquiries and feedback
About You
- Previous experience supervising or leading cleaning teams
- Knowledge of cleaning standards within social housing or similar settings
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Calm, professional approach in sensitive environments
- Full UK manual driving licence
Benefits
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme, life assurance and personal accident cover
- Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts portal and flexible working approach
What you need to do now
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