Cleaning Team Leader
Location: Knights Park Campus, KT1 2QJ
Salary: £14,428 per annum
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Hours: 15 per week, Monday-Friday
Kingston University Services Company (KUSCO) provides a comprehensive repair and maintenance service across Kingston University sites, helping to ensure the smooth running of our campuses, facilities, and equipment.
We're looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team at Knights Park.
This is a frontline role supervising and supporting our cleaning team, ensuring all areas of the campus are kept clean and safe.
You'll also get involved in hands-on cleaning duties and occasional campus security tasks.
What you'll be doing
Your main base will be Knights Park Campus, and your duties will include:
* Supervising and supporting the daily cleaning operation to meet Client Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Allocating and organising cleaning staff according to daily schedules.
* Assisting with cleaning duties when staffing levels require it.
* Ensuring cleaning is carried out safely and in line with standards.
* Maintaining local storage areas and cleaning cupboards, including stock levels and equipment.
* Managing keys responsibly and developing a detailed knowledge of your working areas.
* Using company software (PLANON) to report supply requirements, defects, or safety concerns.
* Delivering training, toolbox talks, and guidance to cleaning staff.
* Locking and unlocking buildings and responding to, resetting, and investigating fire alarms.
* You'll occasionally be asked to take on additional tasks, with flexibility and support from the Campus Services Supervisor.
What we're looking for
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
* Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory role (preferred).
* At least 2 years' cleaning experience.
* Flexibility to adapt routines and working practices.
* Initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
* A strong drive for quality and excellence.
* Good communication and teamworking skills.
Why join us?
This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your work directly supports the student and staff experience at Kingston University.
You'll join a friendly, supportive team and have opportunities to develop your skills further.
If you have the experience and enthusiasm to make a difference in this role, apply today!
No agencies please