Job Purpose:

The role of Cleaning Team Leader will see you deliver a safe, secure and efficient cleaning service within defined input hours, schedules and standards As part of a team of 6 Cleaning Team Leaders within the service you will have your own area of remit within Aberdeen City. You will be a member of a team of Cleaning employees and will oversee the work of the Cleaning Chargehands and Cleaning Keyholders for several varying functioning sites. You will have a keen eye for detail, be self-motivated and take pride in delivering valued customer service.

Requirements

A British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) qualification is desirable or similar relevant qualification or ability to demonstrate significant experience attained.

Experience of people management.

Ability to motivate a large, diverse staff group.

An appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out required duties and on occasion demonstration in using mechanical equipment.

Competency in the use of ICT equipment and software used by the service.

A full PVG certificate.

Travel as required in relation to the needs of the Service.

Work at alternative locations as required.

Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of services to premises across Aberdeen City, such as Schools and other Educational establishments, Sheltered Housing Complexes, Offices, Libraries, Void Housing properties and others, as required by the service.

Ensure that cleaning is carried out to agreed input hours, schedules and standards.

Ensure that there is adequate stock, that there are only approved materials ordered by the service and that these are being used to manufacturers guidelines by all Cleaning Service employees.

Ensure that the team only uses equipment that has been provided by the service and that this equipment is used in line with manufacturers guidelines.

Ensure that all Cleaning Keyholders are adhering to the above expectations.

Be the point of contact for Cleaning Services for both liaison with Janitorial Services and for the service users.

Participate in audits of Cleaning Service performance.

The Individual

See Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

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Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

  • have a disability
  • are care-experienced and aged 16-29
  • are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
  • have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
  • are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships