Specialist Cleaning Lead

Location: Hinkley Point C (Site-based)Sector: Infrastructure / NuclearBenefits living away allowance, car allowance, bonus, holidays, pensionContract Type: Full-timeWorking Pattern: 9-day fortnight (One Friday off every other week.)

A major infrastructure services provider on one of the UK’s most high-profile nuclear construction projects at Hinkley Point C is seeking an experienced Specialist Cleaning Lead to take full responsibility for the delivery of specialist cleaning services in line with RCC-M nuclear cleanliness standards.

The Role

The Specialist Cleaning Lead will be accountable for the successful delivery of specialist cleaning across designated construction areas within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

This position requires a proven senior manager with experience delivering complex, compliance-led services, capable of leading multi-disciplinary teams while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a specialist cleaning service aligned with RCC-M nuclear cleanliness standards
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality, compliance, and operational documentation
• Perform regular operational inspections to identify recurring or unusual requirements
• Author and maintain:
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Risk Assessments
  • Method Statements
• Lead and develop site-based teams to deliver operational and strategic objectives
• Support resourcing, recruitment, and training plans
• Monitor performance and produce data for management reporting
• Approve and manage planned procurement
• Ensure full compliance with HSE standards
• Oversee incident investigations, reporting, and corrective actions

• Initiate and deliver safety stand-downs where required
• Line management of assigned Building Logistics Managers

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong leadership style promoting safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Ability to produce clear documentation, reports, and presentations
• Experience within a high compliance and highly regulated environment
• Cleaning, Facilities or Property experience
• COSHH knowledge
• NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification
• SMSTS or equivalent construction qualification
• Full UK driving licence