Cleaning Supervisor

Manchester Arndale; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor who will coordinate and lead a team of cleaners to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This role requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and experience in a similar environment. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting new staff training. Flexible shift patterns and opportunities for professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• Experience coordinating a team is important.
• Understanding of COSHH and Health & Safety compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for clients and managers on site.
• Coordinate and lead a team while performing cleaning duties.
• Conduct regular inspections to maintain quality control.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

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.

About The Role:

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

Key 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

Ideal Candidate:

• 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 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

How to Apply:

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Equal Opportunities Statement:

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.