Area Supervisor

SBFM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Internal mentoring scheme

Regular company events

Job summary

SBFM in London is seeking an experienced Area Supervisor to oversee mobile, multi-site cleaning operations across client sites. The role is field-based and involves regular travel between sites, ensuring high standards and KPI achievement.

The ideal candidate will have a mobile/area supervisory background in facilities management or contract cleaning, Spanish-speaking skills, and a full driving licence. IOSH qualification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mobile, area or multi-site supervisory role.
• Experience in facilities management or contract cleaning.
• Spanish-speaking skills essential.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between client sites across London.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or willingness to complete this with SBFM.

Responsibilities

• Visit and supervise multiple sites across London, ensuring cleaning standards and specifications are met.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction in line with KPIs.
• Line manage, support, induct and train frontline operatives.
• Provide hands-on support to sites, including covering cleaning duties when necessary.

Skills

Spanish speaking

Communication skills

Willing to travel

Driving licence

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Area Supervisor

Location: London
Salary: £30,500 per annum

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mobile / Area Supervisor to join our team in London.

This is a hands‑on, field‑based role supporting the delivery of high‑quality cleaning services across multiple client sites. You will play an important role in ensuring standards are maintained, teams are supported and any issues are identified and resolved quickly.

We are looking for someone with previous experience in a mobile, area or multi-site supervisory role, ideally within facilities management or contract cleaning, who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

Spanish‑speaking skills are essential for this role.

Regular travel between sites across London will be required, so you'll need to be comfortable working across multiple locations and managing a varied workload.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of service delivery and client satisfaction in line with agreed KPIs.
• Visit and supervise multiple sites across London, ensuring cleaning standards and specifications are consistently achieved.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, identifying and resolving any issues promptly.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and site teams.
• Line manage, support, induct and train frontline operatives.
• Provide hands‑on support to sites where required, including covering cleaning duties when necessary.
• Monitor attendance, performance and standards across your area.
• Support the mobilisation of new sites, including site visits, inductions and training.
• Ensure health & safety requirements are followed across all sites.
• Conduct stock checks and follow agreed processes for ordering cleaning materials and equipment.
• Support other supervisors and operational colleagues where required.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, activities and communications using SBFM's IT systems.
• Respond promptly to operational issues and escalations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve service delivery and elevate any concerns to the management team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys being out in the field and can manage multiple priorities effectively.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a similar Mobile Supervisor, Area Supervisor or multi-site management role.
• Experience within facilities management or contract cleaning.
• The ability to hit the ground running and work confidently with minimal supervision.
• Spanish‑speaking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, flexible and 'can do' approach.
• The confidence to manage and motivate frontline teams.
• A strong client focus and commitment to delivering high standards.
• Good IT skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification, or willingness to complete this with SBFM.
• A full, clean driving licence and the willingness to travel between client sites across London.

What We Offer

• £30,500 salary + Company Van & fuel Card
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Internal mentoring scheme
• Regular company events

Commitment to SBFM Values

Be a Good Person

We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful and considerate. We are kind and appreciative.

Play as a Team

Community and communication are everything. We remain inclusive within our company and with our clients. Together, we grow, retain, execute, and make an impact. We are one team.

Think Differently

We encourage a growth mindset; everything can be improved through effort. We love innovation and ideas. We are disruptors, and push boundaries for sustainable growth.

Make an Impact

It’s all about the ultimate goal. We exceed expectations and deliver results at pace. We challenge the norm and step out of our comfort zone, because at our core, we are passionate and love to win.