Reference: CBC243091b
Salary details: £12.59 per hour (pay award pending)
Job term: permanent
Appointment type: part time
Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday-Sunday)
Location: various locations across the borough
Department: Environmental Services
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. You will be focusing on their performance, standards of cleanliness, ensuring that a first-class cleaning service is delivered, reviewing work schedules, ordering cleaning materials and monitoring all cleaning activities.
This is a working team leader role which 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.
A full driving licence would be advantageous but is not 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 co-ordinator 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.
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Closing date: 10 November 2024
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.59 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers Licence (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CBC243091a