Cleaning Operations Lead

Iss; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking an experienced cleaning supervisor to lead day-to-day delivery of cleaning services at our client site in the UK. You will oversee the cleaning team, organise daily activities, and maintain the highest standards of service in line with health and safety requirements.

In this role you will manage rotas, schedules and inspections, ensuring stock control and budget adherence while promoting continuous improvement across operations.

Qualifications

• Substantial operational cleaning experience.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe working practices.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a cleaning operation.
• Experience working in a busy office or fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Excellent timekeeping and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a demanding workload.
• IT literate with competency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the cleaning team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
• Organise and manage daily cleaning activities across the client site.
• Prepare cleaning schedules and allocate tasks effectively.
• Manage staff rotas, holidays, and sickness absence.
• Coordinate periodic cleaning schedules and specialist cleaning activities.
• Manage cleaning equipment, consumables, and materials, reporting repair requirements as needed.
• Oversee stock control and ordering of consumables and materials within agreed budgets.
• Carry out regular inspections to maintain cleaning standards and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, including accident reporting, investigations, and toolbox talks.

Skills

Cleaning operations

COSHH knowledge

Supervisory experience

Office environment experience

Independent working

Time management

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ISS is seeking an experienced cleaning supervisor to lead day-to-day delivery of cleaning services at our client site in the UK. You will oversee the cleaning team, organise daily activities, and maintain the highest standards of service in line with health and safety requirements.

In this role you will manage rotas, schedules and inspections, ensuring stock control and budget adherence while promoting continuous improvement across operations.