Area Cleaning Supervisor

Thorn Baker Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking an Area Cleaning Supervisor for a multi-site role across 7 sites in the North West, including Liverpool, Bolton, Warrington, Preston and Trafford. A hands-on, organised supervisor will ensure staffing, standards and operations run smoothly.

The role involves supporting the Area Manager, managing rotas, payroll, recruitment and audits, and visiting sites regularly to maintain QSHE and cleaning standards. Own transport is essential for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Must have experience creating and managing staff rotas across multiple sites (multi-site experience).
• Payroll administration experience and ability to process timesheets and hours.
• Experience with recruitment processes and interview coordination.
• Experience performing audits and ensuring compliance paperwork is up to date.

Responsibilities

• Support Area Manager with day-to-day contract operations across 7 sites.
• Update and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate coverage at all sites.
• Assist with payroll administration and timesheet checks.
• Support recruitment, including arranging and conducting interviews.
• Coordinate inductions and training for cleaning operatives.
• Visit sites regularly to support teams and maintain standards.
• Ensure QSHE paperwork is completed and documentation is correct.
• Carry out cleaning audits/inspections and follow up on actions.
• Order cleaning products and equipment to keep sites stocked.
• Assist with absence management and arrange cover as needed.
• Ensure procedures and safety standards are followed across all sites.
• Build positive relationships with site teams, clients and management.

Skills

Rotas management

Payroll administration

Recruitment

Audits & compliance

Organisation & planning

Driving licence

Multi-site coordination

Communication skills

Team supervision

Job description

£14.75 per hour | Multi-Site Role | Permanent - Own transport essential

Are you an experienced Cleaning Supervisor or Team Leader looking for your next step into a multi-site role? Or perhaps you're already working in cleaning or facilities management and enjoy supporting teams, maintaining standards and keeping operations running smoothly?

We're recruiting an Area Cleaning Supervisor to support cleaning operations across 7 sites throughout the North West, including Liverpool, Bolton, Warrington, Preston and Trafford.

Working closely with the Area Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring sites are fully staffed, cleaning standards are maintained and teams have the support, training and resources they need to succeed.

Why consider this role?

£14.75 per hour

Multi-site responsibility across 7 locations

Covering sites throughout the North West

Opportunity to develop your career in facilities management

Varied role combining people management, administration and operational support

Work closely with and support the Area Manager

A hands-on role where you can make a real difference

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor that has experience covering multi sites so own transport is essential

You'll need to be organised, proactive and confident supporting teams across multiple locations. Strong communication skills, good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

Previous experience with rotas, payroll, recruitment, audits or compliance paperwork would be advantageous.

A full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport will be important for travelling between sites.

What will you be doing?

You'll work alongside the Area Manager to support the smooth running of cleaning operations across all 7 sites, with responsibilities including:

Supporting the Area Manager with the day-to-day running of the contracts.

Managing and updating staff rotas to ensure sites are adequately covered.

Assisting with payroll administration, timesheets and checking working hours.

Supporting recruitment, including arranging and conducting interviews for vacancies.

Coordinating inductions, training and refresher training for cleaning operatives.

Visiting sites regularly to support teams, resolve issues and maintain standards.

Checking QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment) paperwork and ensuring documentation is completed correctly.

Carrying out cleaning audits and inspections, identifying areas for improvement and following up on actions.

Ordering cleaning products, materials and equipment to ensure sites are adequately stocked.

Supporting absence management and helping arrange cover when required.

Ensuring company procedures, health and safety requirements and cleaning standards are consistently followed.

Building positive working relationships with site teams, clients and management.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you're an organized and hands-on cleaning professional who enjoys supporting people, solving problems and keeping multiple sites running efficiently, we'd love to hear from you.

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