Industrial Cleaning Team Leader

IRS Recruitment are currently seeking an Industrial Cleaning Team Leader to join a specialist boiler cleaning team working across Energy from Waste and Biomass Power Plants in the UK and Ireland areas.

This is a hands-on role where you will both lead and work alongside your team on-site, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You will be the direct link between our clients and management, representing the company professionally at all times.

Salary & Benefits

Base salary: £31,000 - £33,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Additional allowances: £6,000 per annum
Discretionary annual bonus
Pension contributions - statutory minimum matched by the company
Death in Service lump sum (4x scheme salary)
Holiday entitlement: 22 days + 8 public holidays + extra days for long service (option to purchase up to 3 extra days per year)
Training & development opportunities
Work with a professional, customer-focused team

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and motivate a small on-site team to complete cleaning projects on time and to specification.
- Operate alongside your team in physically demanding environments.
- Manage labour, resources, and equipment efficiently for each project.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, challenging unsafe behaviour.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and project documentation.
- Carry out site audits to ensure service quality.
- Support staff development through mentoring and constructive feedback.
- Liaise professionally with clients, addressing any issues promptly.


About You

You will be a confident leader with proven experience in industrial or site-based work, able to combine practical skills with strong communication and organisational abilities. You will thrive in challenging environments, be highly safety-conscious, and have the ability to plan ahead while adapting to change.

Whilst the position is to work around the UK and Ireland areas, you must be happy to travel to various locations.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Effective communication and client relationship skills.
- Excellent planning, organisation, and resource management.
- Ability to work hands-on in challenging conditions.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the UK & Ireland.

How to Apply

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