- Posted 05 January 2026
- Salary£16 per hour
- Location
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineFM & Soft Services, FM
- Reference215416
Cleaning Team Leader
Job description
The role is working 40 hours per week the day shift is 8am-4pm and the night shift is 9pm-5am working 5 days out of 7 flexibility is vital to be successful within this role. You will manage your own rota based on needs of the business and once you are integrated in the role may not have to work as many night shifts, just for visibility to the team
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £16ph
Ideally you will have a proven track record within soft services facilities management within retail or large space cleaning, with a clear understanding of the soft services. You will be leading a cleaning team delivering the highest compliance of hygiene and all health and safety routines.
Role Responsibilities
- Support the manager and supervisors onsite to maintain a smooth cleaning operation
- Cover the manager in their absence
- Assisting with training of staff
- To support delivery of the cleaning schedule where appropriate and necessary.
- To develop and maintain a successful working relationship with the customer to ensure that their expectations are met whilst working to the defined specifications.
- To ensure that all cleaning materials and machinery are available, in good working order, are kept clean and used in a safe manner.
- To ensure that all periodic cleaning is completed to the required specification and timescale and signed off by the client.
- To attend meetings with the client and team as and when required.
- Train and induct all colleagues in their role, the standards expected and company policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Ensure all colleagues are trained in, and adhere to relevant Health, Safety and COSHH policies and procedures.
About you
- Experience within soft services management
- Experience with managing cleaning teams
- Ability to liaise and work professionally with clients and staff
- Excellent communication skills
Location
You will need to based in Edinburgh
What's next?
If you would like to work for a leading cleaning contractor with an excellent client base, then please apply with your CV today. There will be an interview process starting this week
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