Reference: CBC25809
Salary details: £32,061 to £34,434 per year
Job term: Fixed term until August 2026
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Sunday
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Environmental Services
CBC25809 - Job description and person specification
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About the role
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Team Leader to join our Building Cleaning team. This is a key leadership role where you’ll manage staff, resources, and service delivery to ensure our buildings are cleaned to the highest standards.
You’ll play a vital part in shaping the service, supporting innovation, and making a positive contribution to the council’s reputation and community wellbeing.
What you’ll do
- Lead and inspire a team of cleaning operatives to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services
- Manage staff effectively, holding regular one-to-ones, appraisals, and team meetings
- Oversee resources including staff allocation, equipment, materials, transport, and PPE
- Ensure health and safety standards are met and support accident investigations
- Respond to customer enquiries professionally and promptly
- Encourage innovation and continuous improvement in service delivery
- Carry out operational duties when required
- Report hazards, suggest improvements, and promote efficient working methods
What we’re looking for
Essential skills and experience:
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to motivate others and communicate effectively
- Experience working in cleaning services
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements in cleaning activities
- Full driving licence
- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent)
Qualifications
- Management qualification (or willingness to obtain through apprenticeship framework)
- NVQ Level 2 essential; NVQ Level 3 desirable
Special requirements
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
- Ability to work across different council venues
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 3 (or working towards)
- Experience leading teams, managing staff absence, and carrying out appraisals
- Knowledge of commercial opportunities in cleaning services
Why join us?
You’ll benefit from:
- Ongoing training and development
- A supportive and inclusive workplace
- Opportunities to make a real difference in your community
- Attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
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: 14 December 2025
Provisional interview date: to be confirmed