Cleaning Supervisor

OCS Group Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor in East Midlands. This role involves coordinating a team of cleaners, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and supporting the training of new staff. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment, strong communication skills, and a proactive work ethic. Working hours will be Monday to Friday during term time, with flexibility during half-term for deep cleaning periods.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Experience in team coordination or demonstration of people skills.
• Understanding of COSHH and Health & Safety compliance.
• Experience in training and inducting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for clients and managers.
• Coordinate and drive the cleaning team on site.
• Support manager with training and induction of staff.
• Conduct regular inspections for quality control.
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skills

People skills

Team coordination

Strong communication

Proactive and adaptable

Reliable and punctual

Job description

As a Cleaning Supervisor, you will be the main point of contact for clients and managers on site. You will coordinate and lead a team of cleaners, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will support the training and induction of new staff and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Days of working: over term time Mon to Fri - 03:30pm to 06:06pm over half term flexible shifts 2 weeks deep clean a year As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Be the clients' and managers' main point of contact on site
• Coordinate and drive a team on site, while completing core cleaning duties with the team
• Support the manager with the training and induction of new staff, and the completion of training records
• Lead by example when completing tasks, following the safe systems of work and method statements
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are performed to a high standard
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain quality control
• Manage cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring they are used efficiently and maintained in good condition
• Address any operational issues or challenges that arise, finding effective solutions to maintain smooth operations

Qualifications

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Demonstrable people skills or experience coordinating a team
• Experience cleaning in a similar environment or transferable skills, knowledge, and understanding
• Understanding of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Health & Safety compliance on similar sites/environments
• Experience in training and inducting colleagues
• Strong communication skills, essential for client liaison and effective team coordination
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Reliable and punctual, with a strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high standards

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.