Cleaning Team Leader

Cleaning Team Leader

Equans is looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team in Mithras Halls, Lewes Road, BN2 4QX on a permanent basis. This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week with an annual salary of £26,888.00 and a benefits package.

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Cleaning Operatives in defined areas, ensuring delivery of the Cleaning Service elements of the contract.
• Ensure continuous approval of performance standards as required by the contract.
• Monitor performance against KPIs and report any deviations.
• Oversee and support self‑auditing processes to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations at all times.
• Manage effective use of equipment and materials, reporting faults to the Residence Manager.
• Assist with stock management, including ordering and inventory control.
• Train new staff and deliver toolbox talks on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and company expectations.
• Review task‑based Risk Assessments periodically to ensure compliance.
• Organise cover for staff absences, including sickness and annual leave.
• Manage cleaning supplies and stores, ensuring all Health and Safety aspects are addressed.
• Plan and coordinate periodic/special resource cleans as per contractual specification.
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives across the cleaning team.
• Support and coordinate summer school lets in accordance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ideally BICS trained.
• Experience in a leading role.
• Excellent understanding of cleaning processes, materials, equipment use and ordering.
• Proficient use of computers, including online systems and Microsoft Office.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1× annual salary
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities and professional qualifications
• Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. A Disclosure check may be required.

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