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Cleaning team leader vacancy: steer your team to success

Are you a natural leader with experience in the cleaning industry? Then the position of cleaning team leader might be your next career move. In this role, you will be the link between the employees and the client. You ensure that daily cleaning activities run smoothly, quality is guaranteed and employees are motivated. Discover on this page what the job entails, what competencies are important and how Euro Planit can help you find a suitable job as a cleaning team leader.

What does a cleaning team leader do?

A cleaning team leader coordinates cleaning activities at various locations. Think of offices, schools, care institutions or industrial premises. You ensure that the cleaning employees know what is expected of them, you divide the work and supervise the quality of the work. You are also the point of contact for both employees and customers.

Important tasks of a cleaning team leader include:

Planning and managing cleaning staff
Training new employees
Supervising the execution and quality of the work
Maintaining contact with customers or clients
Stock control of cleaning agents and materials
Reporting to the area manager or facility coordinator

Characteristics and competences of a good cleaning team leader

As a team leader in the cleaning industry, you have strong organisational and communication skills. You are flexible, can change gear quickly and know how to manage people in a positive way. In addition, the following qualities are also important:

Leadership: you know how to motivate and manage a team.
Result-oriented: you work efficiently and strive for high cleaning quality.
Problem-solving ability: you can respond quickly to unexpected situations.
Eye for detail: you see where improvements can be made and monitor quality.
Strong communication skills: you switch easily between employees and clients.

Working environment and working hours

A team leader cleaning often works on site and visits several premises or branches in a day. This means you need a flexible attitude. Working hours can vary, depending on the project and the client. In many cases, it involves a combination of early morning hours, day shifts and sometimes evening hours. It is important that you can easily adapt to different situations and teams.

Training and advancement opportunities

For the position of cleaning team leader, a mbo level is often required, for example in the direction of facility management or cleaning & maintenance. However, work experience within the cleaning sector is at least as important. Many employers offer internal training courses, such as leadership in cleaning or VCA certification.

From this position, you can progress to, for example:

Rayon manager
Object leader
Facility coordinator

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Vacancies team leader cleaning via Euro Planit

At Euro Planit, we regularly have vacancies for the position of team leader cleaning. We work together with reliable employers in a variety of sectors. For example, you can work at care institutions, educational institutions or industrial organisations. Whether you are looking for a temporary assignment or a permanent job, we think along with you.

Our recruiters not only look at your CV, but also at your personal wishes and ambitions. This is how we ensure the right match between you and the client. We support you during the application process and, if required, provide coaching and training for your further development.

Why choose Euro Planit?

Wide range of vacancies in the cleaning industry
Personal coaching by experienced intermediaries
Good terms of employment and salary according to collective labour agreement
Opportunities for further training and growth
Local offices with knowledge of the region

Apply directly for a vacancy team leader cleaning

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a cleaning team leader? Then take a look at our current vacancies immediately or contact us for an informal chat. We would be happy to help you find a job that suits you. With Euro Planit, you choose for security, personal attention and professional guidance.

Frequently asked questions about the cleaning team leader position

What does a team leader cleaning earn?

A cleaning team leader's salary averages between €2,400 and €3,200 gross per month, depending on experience, location and the organisation you work for. Extra bonuses and allowances often apply for irregular working hours.

Is experience required for this position?

Experience within cleaning is usually required. Leadership experience is a plus, but many companies also offer coaching or mentoring to get you into a leadership role.

What skills are important?

Leadership, flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to work independently are essential for this position.