Cleaning Supervisor

Harris Lee; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to lead a team in a professional school environment in Uxbridge, West London. The role is hands-on, involving supervision, training, and ensuring cleaning standards are maintained. Responsibilities include preparing schedules, monitoring quality, and managing staff performance. Candidates should have a strong understanding of COSHH and Health & Safety. This permanent full-time position offers long-term stability.

Benefits

Stable role all year round

Supportive facilities team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Team Leader.
• Experience supervising cleaning staff in schools or similar large sites.
• Confidence leading people and setting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaners during shifts.
• Prepare cleaning schedules and allocate workloads.
• Monitor cleaning standards and ensure KPIs are met.

Skills

Supervision of cleaning staff

Hands-on management

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety

Basic IT skills

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Location: Uxbridge, West London
Salary: £30,700 per annum
Hours: Monday Friday, 10:00-18:30 or 11:00 (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent Full Time All Year Round

We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join their Estates and Facilities team. This is a hands‑on Cleaning Supervisor role for someone who leads from the front, sets high standards, and is comfortable managing people as well as rolling up their sleeves when needed.

This is not a desk-based role. The successful Cleaning Supervisor will be visible on site, supporting the cleaning team, enforcing standards, and ensuring the school environment is maintained to an exceptional level at all times.

The Role Cleaning Supervisor

As Cleaning Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaners during afternoon and evening shifts
• Prepare daily and weekly cleaning schedules, allocating workloads fairly
• Monitor cleaning standards and ensure KPIs are consistently met
• Work hands‑on alongside the team to maintain high standards
• Manage rotas, sickness, holidays, and return‑to‑work processes
• Conduct 1-to-1 meetings, appraisals, and performance management
• Ensure COSHH, Health & Safety, and safeguarding procedures are followed
• Monitor and control cleaning stock, chemicals, and equipment
• Liaise with facilities and events teams to ensure smooth service delivery

This Cleaning Supervisor role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and well‑organised school environment.

About You Cleaning Supervisor

To be considered for this Cleaning Supervisor position, you will need:

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Team Leader
• Experience supervising cleaning staff in schools or similar large sites
• Strong working knowledge of COSHH, manual handling, and H&S
• Confidence leading people, setting standards, and addressing issues
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead by example
• Strong communication and basic IT skills
• The right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)

Experience in a safeguarding-focused environment is highly desirable.

Why Apply

• Stable, all-year-round Cleaning Supervisor role
• Clear structure and expectations
• Supportive facilities team
• Opportunity to take ownership of standards and performance

If you are a Cleaning Supervisor who is firm, fair, and leads from the front, this role offers long‑term stability in a professional school environment.