Afternoon/Evening Cleaning Supervisor

ACS International Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Greater London is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to supervise cleaning staff, maintain high standards, and manage daily work schedules. The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning supervision within a school environment and knowledge of health and safety legislation. This is a permanent position with full-time hours, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience of supervising a cleaning team.
• Experience of cleaning within a school environment or similar.
• Knowledge of COSHH, Manual Handling and general Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Advance preparation of daily/weekly work schedules for the team.
• Supervise cleaners and monitor quality standards.
• Assist cleaning teams and maintain high standards.
• Manage day-to-day activities and personnel.
• Conduct meetings and manage performance.
• Monitor stock levels and security of hazardous materials.
• Compile and update COSHH log.

Skills

Supervising a cleaning team

Cleaning within a school environment

Knowledge of COSHH

Manual Handling

Health and Safety legislation

Cleaning procedures

Use of cleaning equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advance preparation of daily/weekly work schedules for the team. The schedules will allocate work by area or on rotation, whichever is appropriate to ensure duties are shared equally and fairly at all times.
• Undertake the day-to-day supervision of cleaners. Monitor quality standards in line with service specification and KPI’s for cleaning services.
• Assist the cleaning teams with daily duties and lead by example to maintain high standards.
• To manage the day-to-day activities and exceptions presented by the site and seek advice from the Facilities Manager where appropriate.
• Review weekly and daily event planners to ensure service delivery can be met. If necessary, consult with event organiser to ensure details are clear and there are no clashes within the planners.
• Ensure monthly 1-1 meetings are held with each team member. Complete annual appraisals and manage performance.
• Manage team absences, holidays and return to works interviews, post sickness. Ensure all events are recorded in iTrent.
• Monitor and control stock levels ensuring security of any hazardous materials.
• Compile and routinely update COSHH log.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to safe standards and remain fit for purpose and report any faults by email/Shire to the Facilities Manager as appropriate.
• Staff and contractor inductions and job specific training including safeguarding aspects of the roles.
• Uphold and adhere to the ACS Values and Code of Conduct.
• Any other duties requested by the Cleaning Manager

The post holder will be expected to assist in other duties within the department as necessary, in particular at times of heavy workload, sickness and staff absences, commensurate with the post holders’ level of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of Supervising of a cleaning team
• Experience of cleaning within a school environment or similar.
• Knowledge of COSHH, Manual Handling and general Health and Safety legislation.
• Experience of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning equipment.

Duration: This is a permanent position

Working hours: Monday- Friday either 10:00- 18:30 or 11:30- 20:00 (37.5 hours per week). This is an all year round position.

Safeguarding

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of ACS you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within ACS International Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.