Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and organised Estate Services Cleaning Team Leader to lead and work alongside a team of Estate Services Operatives in Tower Hamlets. This role involves hands-on cleaning, team leadership, and ensuring top standards of cleanliness, safety, and maintenance throughout housing estates.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Operational Responsibilities:

• Perform cleaning duties in all common areas, including stairwells, foyers, courtyards, and refuse storage rooms.
• Carry out deep cleaning, litter removal, and safe disposal of sharps and waste as per Health & Safety standards.
• Assist in the collection and safe disposal of bulk refuse.
• Undertake minor repairs where possible and report larger issues to the Repairs Team for prompt resolution.
• Support winter maintenance by clearing snow and leaves and applying salt to pathways and entrances.

Quality Control:

• Regularly monitor the quality of cleaning and estate services, addressing any issues to maintain a high standard.
• Track and report on machinery, vehicles, and equipment conditions, ensuring all are maintained and fit for purpose.

Team Leadership:

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and line management for a team of Estate Services Operatives, setting high standards in cleaning and maintenance.
• Ensure the team is responsive, flexible, and delivers an exceptional level of service to residents.
• Oversee caretaking, refuse collection, and minor repair tasks, ensuring a consistent quality of work and compliance with Health & Safety guidelines.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, manage timesheets, and handle conduct issues in line with company policies.

Hours and Weekend Coverage:

• 7-hour shifts between 8am and 6pm, on a rota basis.
• Weekend work required once every four weeks, with time off in lieu.

If you are a hands-on, organised, and committed Estate Services Cleaning Team Leader with the ability to lead by example, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be a vital part of our Tower Hamlets team and help us keep our estates safe, clean, and welcoming.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19.05 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Transport links

Experience:

• cleaning: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person