Cleaning Team Leader

EMCOR UK, Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £19,019 per annum

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 14:00 to 19:30

Contract Type: Permanent Part Time

At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day‑to‑day operations. Our purpose is to "create a better world at work". Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data‑driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements.

This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future – whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work while taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.

• Provide supervision of the cleaning team, ensuring a culture of high employee engagement and participation aligned with overall EUK objectives.
• Support Line Manager in compliance with EUK policies and procedures, including recruitment, staff rotas, performance, absence, training, appraisals and payroll.
• Conduct regular staff meetings with all direct reports to ensure open two‑way feedback on service delivery, resources, health and safety, and more.
• Monitor appointed subcontractors’ performance while on site.
• Manage stock control effectively.
• Integrate within client activities and attend client/customer meetings when required.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues using a partnership approach.
• Collect data for monthly KPI/SLA reports as required.
• Participate in audit programmes and inspections.
• Develop cleaning innovation ideas to enhance and adapt the working environment.
• Ensure delivery and maintenance of procedures and systems necessary for comprehensive service delivery for cleaning and associated services on our sites.
• Plan, prepare and complete works within contract scope.
• Report any service shortfalls to Line Manager.
• Monitor and record the servicing and maintenance of all cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Provide a timely response to work requests received.
• Proactively report on work activity.
• Support team resource management to ensure holiday and sickness cover, guaranteeing service delivery at all times.
• Maintain staff training records and deliver Health and Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Record and update COSHH materials regularly.
• Ensure all staff follow agreed risk assessments and method statements for cleaning tasks.
• Ensure all staff have appropriate PPE and conduct regular audit checks.
• Maintain governance so that all employees work safely, complying with statutory regulations and EMCOR policy.

• Able to work with minimal management and be self‑motivated.
• IT literate.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills to ensure staff safety.
• Positive leadership approach.
• Flexible to meet service requirements.

• Cleaning industry experience at supervisory level or above.
• People/team supervision experience.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification.
• Any recognised industry training or qualification.

• Holiday Buy Scheme – up to 5 days a year.
• Industry‑leading maternity & paternity policies.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral.
• GEMS – internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and other retail/dining.
• Extensive learning & development opportunities, including progression prospects.
• Access to Flex Benefits: discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experience, car leasing and breakdown cover.
• Bike‑to‑work scheme.
• Paid volunteering and charity days.
• Medicash – health cash plan covering dental, optical, physiotherapy and well‑being services.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering guidance and advice on personal, health, legal and financial matters.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation and better problem‑solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in building a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard and every individual is championed.