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Cleaning Team Leader
Cleaning Team Leader
About the Role
As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services by:
- Leading by example
- Coordinating day-to-day activities
- Acting as the first point of contact for cleaning colleagues on shift
You will work closely with the Cleaning Supervisor or Manager to:
- Ensure standards are met
- Deliver tasks efficiently
- Foster a supportive team environment
This role combines hands-on cleaning duties with team leadership responsibilities, helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for clients, customers, and visitors.
Location: [Location to be filled] Contract Type: [Contract type, if available]
Key Responsibilities
As a Cleaning Team Leader, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):
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Leadership & Support
- Lead and support cleaning colleagues during shifts, setting the standard for quality and professionalism
- Allocate daily tasks to ensure cleaning duties align with site specifications
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Team Liaison & Training
- Act as the primary point of contact for colleagues, offering guidance and support
- Carry out cleaning duties alongside the team, including general and specialist tasks
- Support induction and on-the-job training for new starters
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Quality & Compliance
- Monitor and uphold cleaning standards, performing basic quality checks
- Escalate issues as required to the Cleaning Supervisor or Manager
- Ensure compliance with health & safety, COSHH, and company procedures
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Stock & Incident Management
- Assist with stock control of cleaning materials
- Report shortages or equipment faults
- Document and report incidents, damages, defects, or concerns
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Customer Focus & Professionalism
- Maintain a customer-focused, professional approach
Requirements
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK, with a willingness to undergo a DBS check
- Previous experience in a cleaning role, preferably with informal leadership or key-holder responsibilities
- Strong understanding of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
- Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards
- Ability to lead by example and positively influence others
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and a supportive approach to teamwork
- Reliable, flexible, and responsible work ethic
Desirable
- Experience in Facilities Management (FM) or contracted cleaning services
- Previous experience liaising with clients or stakeholders
- Basic IT or reporting skills (where required)
Why Join OCS?
⭐ Award-Winning Employer – Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025
- A workplace where colleagues feel supported and valued
🚀 Professional Development
- Access to the OCS Academy for learning opportunities supporting personal and career growth
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- Exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources
About OCS UK & Ireland
We are a leading facilities management company with:
- 50,000+ colleagues
- An annual turnover exceeding £2 billion
Our services span 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 communities.
We live by our TRUE values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
✅ Award-Winning Employer – 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies 2025: We value and motivate our people.
🚀 OCS Academy – Digital learning opportunities with 600+ live learners across the UK & Ireland.
🙂 Retail Perks – Gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards, and exclusive wellbeing benefits via the Hapi app
📝 Career Growth – Upskill and qualify through professional development programs.
💰 Flexible Pay – Access earned wages early via the Wagestream app (Contract-specific)
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about professional development, career progression, and working with inspirational teams, apply now!
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We are an equal opportunities employer; applications are welcome from all backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and inclusion.
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