Cleaning Team Leader in Brighton

Equans is looking for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team in Mithras Halls, Lewes Road, BN2 4QX. This is a permanent, full‑time role of 40 hours per week. The salary is £26,888.00 per annum with a benefits package. Shift Pattern Monday to Friday 08:00‑17:00.

What the role entails:

• Responsible for performance of the cleaning service and demonstrate continuous approval of performance standards as required by the contract.
• Ensure monitoring of performance against the KPI’s is adhered to.
• Oversee and support self‑auditing processes to maintain high standards.
• Ensure Health & Safety and COSHH regulations are complied with at all times.
• Ensure the effective use of equipment and materials; report all faults to the Residence Manager.
• Assist with stock management, including ordering and inventory control.
• Train new staff members and deliver toolbox talks to all staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and company expectations.
• Review task‑based risk assessments periodically to ensure compliance.
• Organise and coordinate cover for staff absences, including sickness and annual leave.
• Look after cleaning supplies and stores used/required, including all health and safety aspects.
• Organise periodic or special resource cleans as per contractual specification or as required.
• Implement and support continuous improvement initiatives across the cleaning team.
• Support and organise summer school lets in accordance with contractual requirements.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life cover equivalent to X1 times annual salary.
• Employee discount schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, including professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
• Attractive employee referral rewards scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks, including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and access to mental wellbeing app.

Qualifications:

• Ideally BICS trained.
• Experience in a leading role.
• Excellent understanding of cleaning processes, materials and equipment use and ordering.
• Good computer skills, including online systems and Microsoft packages.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• Ability to undergo a Disclosure check if required.
• No relocation package is offered for this role.

About Equans:

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. We employ over 15,000 people who combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world. Global operations include 20 countries, 90,000 employees on five continents, and a turnover of €19.2 billion in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Commitment to Diversity:

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do.

Application Process:

To apply, please review the role and submit your application through our website. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. All related enquiries should be directed to the Resourcing Team; agency involvement is not required.