Cleaning Team Leader in London, East Of England

Here’s a more generic, less identifiable version of the JD that keeps the core requirements but removes obvious Warner Bros. / NUServe / Watford clues. You can tweak the site name and client type as needed.

Job Title: Area Cleaning Manager – Large‑Scale Production Site

Location: Hertfordshire area (20–30 minutes commute preferred)
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 + Company Vehicle
Schedule: 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday (with potential weekend work)
Reports To: Site Contract Manager
Start Date: ASAP (open to waiting for the right candidate)

About the Role

We’re looking for a hands‑on Area Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations across a large, high‑traffic production site. This is not a standard office‑style cleaning role — the environment is mixed indoor/outdoor, with live construction activity, changing layouts, and weather‑dependent work.

You’ll be responsible for managing a sizeable cleaning team, maintaining high hygiene and safety standards, and supporting the contract manager so they can focus on site expansion and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaning operatives across multiple operational zones, including washrooms, backstage areas, and public‑facing spaces.

• Plan and coordinate shift patterns, cover, and workload to ensure consistent standards during busy periods.

• Conduct daily inspections and quality checks, responding quickly to issues such as washroom failures or urgent clean‑downs.

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including COSHH, PPE, and site‑specific rules.

• Manage stock, equipment, and storage areas for cleaning materials and tools.

• Work closely with site management, construction teams, and client representatives to keep operations running smoothly.

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff, including occasional weekend or additional‑shift roles.

• Step in to perform cleaning tasks when required — this is a hands‑on leadership role, not a desk‑only position.

About You

We’re looking for someone who enjoys a fast‑paced, challenging environment and is comfortable managing people while still getting stuck in.

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader, or Area Manager in facilities, industrial, or production‑type environments.

• Strong people‑management skills and the ability to motivate diverse teams.

• Confident, decisive, and able to handle pressure in a busy, changing site.

• Practical, solution‑focused mindset — happy to fix problems on the ground.

• Full UK driving licence; company electric van provided (can be taken home).

• Based within roughly 20–30 minutes of the site location.

Desirable:

• Experience working on live construction or mixed‑use sites.

• Previous work in entertainment, studio, or visitor‑attraction environments (or similar high‑footfall sites).

• Flexibility to cover additional weekend or shift‑pattern work for extra hours.

What We Offer

• Salary band £30,000 – £32,000 with potential review based on performance.

• Company electric vehicle (for business and personal use).

• Opportunity to take on an additional weekend‑focused cleaning role with similar pay structure.

• Structured interview phone call followed by a full site tour to see the scale and complexity of the operation.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for COREcruitment, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by COREcruitment, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.