[ref. f05446624] Building Cleaning - Team Leader
Salary details: £13.26 per hour
Job term: permanent
Appointment type: part time
Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday to Sunday)
Location: Various locations across the borough
Department: Environmental Services
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to fill a vacancy for the role of team leader in charge of the building cleaning team.
The role involves the supervision of all cleaning staff who are responsible for commercial-standard cleaning of office buildings, vacant homes, and communal areas in council flats. The successful candidate will be focusing on:
their performancestandards of cleanliness
ensuring that a first-class cleaning service is delivered
reviewing work schedules
ordering cleaning materials
monitoring all cleaning activities
This is a working team leader role that involves carrying out cleaning activities. Our ideal candidate will have experience of team leading/staff management
A background in commercial cleaning or comparable sectors would be very beneficial.
You will be required to work some weekend and bank holidays on a rota basis, so flexibility is an essential requirement of this role.
You will need to be a proactive and positive person who can contribute to the commercial activities undertaken and have a positive influence on the reputation of the service.
This role involves driving council vehicles therefore a full driving licence is essential. Please confirm this when applying.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you'll make to your local community, whatever your role, you'll enjoy an excellent range of benefits and the possibility of flexible working options, plus learning and development opportunities, which will offer the chance to progress your career further.
For further information on this job, please see the attached job description above or contact Lynn Hind, environmental operational coordinator, at lynn.hind@chesterfield.gov.uk or on 07811 283119.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have advice about how to write your cover letter.
Closing date: 23 February 2025Provisional interview date: 4 March 2025