Cleaning Team Leader (2026)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Company keeps Bristol clean and safe, delivering sustainability targets. Their commercial operation serves businesses across the region. They provide social value worth over £30 million annually.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking a Cleaning Team Leader to join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This position will work in various locations across Bristol while supervising and developing a team of Cleaning Operatives to ensure the highest cleaning standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Coaching and developing Cleaning Operatives with succession planning
• Scheduling and assigning specific duties/roles
• Inspection of cleaning equipment weekly
• Controlling and monitoring cleaning materials to avoid waste
• Providing assistance to Cleaning Operatives
• Promoting an excellent Health and Safety culture
• Managing holiday planning
• Motivating team members and assessing performance
• Helping management with hiring and training
• Administration tasks as directed
• Ensuring annual performance reviews
• Maintaining accurate records for quality and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety policy, COSHH, and site procedures
• Carrying out HR meetings when required
• Managing stock and equipment budgets

About You

• Full driving licence
• Previous cleaning experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of working safely and legally
• Experience in a supervisory role within waste management
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures

Essential Criteria

• Supervisory experience in cleaning industry
• Strong people skills
• Attention to detail and high standards
• Good relationship building and communication
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• IT literacy
• Ability to manage a small team
• Full Driving Licence valid in the UK

Desirable Criteria

• BICS Trained
• Flexible Working Approach

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• BUPA Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, onsite Physiotherapist
• Employee referral scheme
• Dedicated learning and development
• ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards
• Flexible working options

Everyone Belongs

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] everyone belongs – we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Important Note on Applying

Please apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. Vacancies may close early. If you haven't heard within three weeks, you were not invited to interview.

Contact Us

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