Cleaning Team Leader

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1964766/154894
  • Location: Dublin
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Salary: €15.50 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 20 March 2026
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About the role

  • Full time
  • 39 hours per week
  • 2pm to 10:30pm
  • Monday to Friday
  • €15.50 per hour
  • Free parking on site
  • Free flu vaccination
  • Costa coffee on site
  • Discounted canteen
  • Opportunities for career development
  • Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cleaning Team Leader

Dublin - Full time

Spring clean your career!

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Cleaning Team Leader to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Cleaning.

What you'll do

  • Responsible for the day to day operations of your DOC Team on the client site
  • Ensure all schedules are planned and executed correctly in line with site needs and requirements
  • Supervise all activities for your DOC team
  • Ensure all areas are always kept to a high standard.
  • Be a point of contact for all DOC related issues
  • Have plans in place to ensure all areas captured considering absenteeism or holidays
  • Advocate and develop a positive health and safety environment onsite
  • Manage all accidents and unsafe conditions/incidents.
  • Overseeing, clear exception and amend accordantly teams schedule on Kronos system.
  • Monitor stock levels of the inventory stock and provide according information to the site Admin for monthly budgets.
  • Carry out performance appraisals for direct reports.
  • Carry out daily/ weekly team meetings and capture meeting minutes/actions
  • Have full knowledge of all areas which are to be cleaned in the course of duty;
  • Ensure all areas are cleaned/ sanitise efficiently and in a timely manner to the required standards;
  • Have full working knowledge of all cleaning equipment, materials and agents and use cleaning equipment as directed by your line manager only after correct COSHH and equipment training has been given. Report any equipment which is faulty, mark as faulty and do not use;
  • Report any safety hazards or inappropriate compromises to the line Manager e.g. locked fire door, lifting flooring, lights not working etc.;
  • Ensure that the specified safety signage is used at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and warn or advise customers where possible;
  • To be aware of material expenditure and cost and avoid unnecessary waste;
  • Ensure that cleaning stores are kept clean and tidy and equipment stored safely at all times;
  • Comply with all security regulations for cleaning materials, equipment and buildings as laid down by client and Sodexo and report immediately any shortages or discrepancies found;
  • Ensure all cleaning equipment is kept clean & maintained in safe working order. Report any defects to the Manager immediately.
  • Comply with all Company & client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place;
  • Document completion of duties by completing forms, reports, logs, and electronic records and also reviewing the records after completion.
  • Complete all required documentation accurately and legibly.
  • Carry out all other reasonable tasks as directed by management.
  • Carry out daily spot checks to ensure all areas maintain the highest standard.
  • Administer the payroll for establishment staff and maintain personnel records to comply with statutory regulations and Company policy.
  • Recruit, manage, induct, train, motivate and appraise staff to promote good employee relations and operate within Company procedures, legislation and the Investors in People standards. (Staff appraisals to be conducted at least annually). Maintain training records for all staff, ensuring that individual needs are recognised and met either through on or off job training.
  • Comply with Company and statutory regulations relating to safe systems of work, health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
  • To be agreed with Line Manager for particular location. K.P.I.’s to be monitored as part of performance review and appraisal process.
  • To deliver consistent level of service within the company standards to the contract specification and agreed performance qualitative and financial targets.

What you'll bring

  • Experience in the Pharmaceutical industry
  • Shows creativity and courage in exploring new approaches Planning
  • Ability to empower and motivate others
  • Open to feedback, responds to coaching and is a skilled learner
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • High Sense of Responsibility
  • Strong leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
  • Self-motivated and results oriented
  • Ability to prioritise your own work with excellent capability to multitask
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Encourages and supports collaboration across internal and external departments
  • Delivers results, strives for continuous improvement. Achieves high performance expectations, is accountable and has a keen sense of priority and urgency.
  • Demonstrated use of initiative and be self motivating
  • Ability to resolve problems in a safe and timely manner
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent people management experience
  • KPI and report driven

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Build your future by making a difference.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

Learn more

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Career Stories

  • “To anyone considering the Aspiring Frontline Manager programme, I would highly recommend it. The programme offers a comprehensive blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, which is essential for anyone looking to advance their career in management.”

    Marco, Cleaning Manager

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