Cleaning Supervisor

Manchester Arndale; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a Supervisor for their cleaning team in Cambridgeshire. In this role, you will oversee cleaning operations, ensure high standards of cleanliness, and manage schedules and a small team. Ideal candidates will possess previous supervisory experience in a cleaning context and excellent customer service skills. You should be flexible with working shifts and have the right to work in the UK. This position offers a chance to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is mandatory.
• Previous supervisor experience in a cleaning environment preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with cleaning in specified areas.
• Manage a small cleaning team and coordinate schedules.
• Deliver training on health & safety to cleaning operatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

IT skills

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

At OCS, our cleaners play an important part in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces.

As Supervisor, you will ensure that cleaning staff perform their duties efficiently, maintain high cleanliness standards, and contribute to a safe and hygienic environment.

Days of working: Varied shift pattern

Key responsibilities

• Overseeing and assisting with the cleaning of all areas within the cleaning specification (plus other ad hoc areas/duties, as required).
• Managing a small team, looking after rotas, holidays, absence management within budget and performance management to achieve a consistently high standard of cleaning.
• Responsible for delivering coaching/training, including health & safety, to all cleaning operatives and ensuring all records are updated correctly.
• Responsible for conducting cleaning audits on a weekly basis and escalating any areas of concern for support.
• Hold weekly team meetings and briefing sessions with your team to ensure clear and consistent communication.
• Manage the ordering of stock and consumables, updating the stock management system and also the distribution to cleaning stores.
• You will come into regular contact with customers/clients so it is important that you can assist them if needed and that you can communicate at all levels.
• Planning high level and deep cleaning works as required.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous supervisor experience preferably in a cleaning environment.
• Good IT skills in use of systems and MS Office.
• Desire to lead a team and oversee tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise as well as being flexible with working hours and days.
• Good attention to detail is required.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.