Area Supervisor

Kindred

West of England

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellbeing Scheme

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Kindred is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead and mentor teams across several Bristol-area sites. The role includes hands-on cleaning support, quality checks, and ensuring safety and COSHH compliance.

Requirements include prior cleaning supervision experience, a valid UK driving licence, and the ability to travel between sites. DBS clearance is mandatory; English communication is required.

Qualifications

Experience in cleaning supervision or leadership.
Holder of a valid UK driving licence.
Able to commute across multiple sites.
Capable of meeting physical demands of the role.
Able to follow cleaning schedules and procedures.
Basic English communication; first language not required.

Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring cleaning teams across multiple sites.
Conducting site inspections and quality checks.
Providing hands-on cleaning support and cover as needed.
Managing cleaning stock, materials and equipment.
Ensuring health and safety and COSHH compliance.
Building strong relationships with site contacts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English communication

Reliable and punctual

Tools

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Pay rate: £17.85 per hour.

Working times: Monday to Friday, 06:00-10:00 (20Hours per week).

Location: In and around Bristol, vehicle provided.

Requirements

Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Manual UK Driving License required.

About The Role

Job Responsibilities

Leading and mentoring cleaning teams across multiple sites, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Conducting comprehensive site inspections and rigorous quality checks to uphold our standards.
Providing practical, hands-on cleaning support and cover as operational needs dictate.
Proactively managing cleaning stock, materials, and equipment to ensure efficiency.
Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols, COSHH regulations, and Kindred's operational guidelines.
Cultivating strong, positive relationships with site contacts and colleagues.

Minimum requirements

Previous cleaning or supervising experience.
Holder of a valid UK driving license.
Can reliably commute throughout working area.
Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.

Additional Information

Kindred are proud to be a silver holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Kindred is a disability-confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We will support any reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.

If you wish to disclose confidentially that you have disability or are an armed forces veteran, please email: recruitment@kindredfm.com

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please also use the same email address.

Required Criteria

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
Ability to follow cleaning schedules, site instructions, and company procedures.
Previous experience in a cleaning role.
Ability to travel between multiple sites as part of the role.
Full UK driving licence.
Basic understanding of health and safety in a cleaning environment.

Desired Criteria

First aid, manual handling, or health and safety training.
Basic IT skills, including use of mobile apps, email, or digital reporting systems.
Confidence dealing with client or site contact queries.
Knowledge of COSHH procedures.
Experience working across multiple sites.

About The Company

As a rapidly growing and award-winning facilities management company, we're proud to employ more than 2,500 people across the UK. The size and scale of our organisation mean we offer a wide variety of roles to suit different skills and ambitions. These range from Cleaning Operatives, Supervisors and Regional Managers in our Operations teams to opportunities in Finance, Payroll, Sales, Marketing and more.

Company Culture

At Kindred, our people are the heart of our business. Guided by our core values of Making Connections, Being Bold, Behaving with Integrity, and Community Spirit, we've built a culture that thrives on respect, inclusivity, open communication and collaboration. We're looking for individuals who want to be part of an ambitious and expanding business, who value teamwork, and who share our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve and protecting the planet. You'll have access to tailored training, development opportunities, and recognition for going above and beyond. We celebrate our people and their achievements at every step.

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