Project Cleaning Team Leader (Driving Licence Required)

Job Introduction

The Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing Plans – including our family-friendly maternity policy.
• Flexible financial support with instant access to earned and authorised wages.
• Benefits for all – vouchers, discounts and rewards for shopping, eating out, cinema tickets, gym membership and plenty of others to help you save money every day.
• Full induction, ongoing training, and structured career development to help you thrive in your role.
• Quality kit and uniform – so you feel comfortable and can perform your role effectively.
• Fully funded SIA top-up training from our own team of in-house trainers.
• Employee Assistance Program – supporting your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing at all times.
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £100 for every person you refer who starts with us.
• Long service and recognition awards - celebrating your achievements.
  
  

The role

Carlisle Support Services is looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and experienced individuals to join our Project Support Team as Supervisors, supporting our prestigious clients nationwide. If you have a passion for cleaning, excellent attention to detail, and a drive to lead by example, this is your opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role with real career potential.

Location: Nationwide (Company vehicle provided)- The role may require some overnight stays away from home- accommodation provided

Hours: 40 Hours per week- working pattern will vary depending on project, this can include days and nights (mainly during the week- some weekends required as and when needed)- flexibility required

Pay: £15.70

Your core role will include but not be limited to the following activities:

• Leading and motivating a small cleaning team to deliver high standards across facilities including stations, waiting areas, washrooms, and other public spaces
• Delivering start-of-shift briefings and ensuring tasks are allocated effectively and in line with service standards
• Carrying out inspections and ensuring corrective action is taken when needed
• Supervising and carrying out general and specialist cleaning duties in line with the project specification
• Ensuring all cleaning equipment is properly checked, used, and maintained
• Recording all work via a handheld device and reporting issues accurately
• Completing all duties in accordance with rail safety regulations and internal procedures
• Remaining flexible with working hours and willing to travel and stay away from home when required (all expenses covered as per company policy)
  
  

Is this you?

• A confident team leader with a proactive and professional attitude
• Experienced in cleaning operations, ideally in transport or large public environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage and motivate others
• Tech-savvy enough to operate app-based systems and submit photo evidence of work
• Holds a valid UK driving licence for 2+ years with 6 points or less (for insurance purposes)
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions and flexible with working hours
  
  

Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. This may include a passport, driving licence, utility bill dated in the last 3 months, HMRC letter, bank statement, payslip, birth certificate, or valid share code.

This is us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest names including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC StudioWorks, and many more.

With over 5,000 dedicated team members delivering services across cleaning, security, events, and retail support, Carlisle is the place to grow your skills, be recognised, and thrive in your career.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.

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