Cleaning Supervisor

Abbeygate Sixth Form College; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Job summary

Abbeygate Sixth Form College is seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to support the Facilities Team. You will supervise the cleaning staff, allocate workloads and ensure schedules, hygiene, and health and safety standards are consistently met across the college environment.

You will perform regular inspections, oversee waste disposal, stock levels and the safe use of equipment and chemicals, while also supporting induction and ongoing training of staff to maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning management or a related field.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment and products; familiarity with safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day cleaning team activities.
• Ensure cleaning schedules, service standards and hygiene requirements are met.
• Carry out inspections and quality checks of designated areas.
• Oversee stock levels and safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals per COSHH.
• Support induction, training and development of cleaning staff and monitor attendance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

COSHH knowledge

Health and safety

Cleaning operations

Team coordination

Job description

• Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds
• 25 hours per week, 48 weeks per year - Permanent
• Monday to Friday, 2pm – 7pm
• Pay rate: £13.88 per hour

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to join our team and support the Group Cleaning Manager in delivering a high-quality cleaning service across the college. You will supervise and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the cleaning team, allocating workloads and ensuring cleaning schedules, service standards, hygiene requirements and health and safety procedures are consistently maintained. Working closely with the Facilities Team, you will help ensure the school provides a clean, safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

You will carry out regular inspections and quality checks across designated areas, including floors, windows, sanitary facilities and high-touch points, providing guidance and support to cleaning staff where required. You will oversee routine cleaning, waste disposal, stock levels and the safe use of cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with COSHH requirements, while responding promptly to spillages, incidents and additional cleaning requirements. You will also support the induction, training and development of cleaning staff, monitor attendance and timekeeping, maintain appropriate records and undertake cleaning duties yourself when required to maintain service levels.

We are seeking someone with previous experience in cleaning management or a related field, with good knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, products, health and safety requirements and cleaning standards. You will be a confident team player who can work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating drive, resilience and the ability to remain calm under pressure while prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.