Cleaning Supervisor

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme & life assurance

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I Defence is recruiting a Cleaning Supervisor to lead our on-site housekeeping team in a Defence environment. The role is full-time, 35 hours per week, contracted to 50.2 weeks per year, based in Gloucester.

You will train and support staff, manage stock and resources, act as the daily client contact, and ensure COSHH and health and safety procedures are followed. Benefits support wellbeing and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including COSHH.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Experience carrying out quality checks and audits.
• IT literacy and familiarity with standard software.
• Ability to work to high cleaning standards daily.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 5-star cleaning standards every day.
• Supervise, train and support the housekeeping team.
• Be the day-to-day client contact and maintain basic reports.
• Manage stock including linen and consumables.
• Help manage labour, equipment and resources.
• Promote a safety culture and follow procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Health & Safety COSHH knowledge

Communication skills

Quality checks & audits

IT literacy

Job description

About us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

About the role

We're currently recruiting a Cleaning Supervisor to join Defence on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

You'll lead our housekeeping team, setting high standards, training and supporting your team, and keeping every space spotless.

Please note: This role is contracted to 50.2 weeks per year

What you'll do

• Making sure 5-star cleaning standards are delivered every day
• Supervising, training and supporting the team so they work safely and well
• Being the day-to-day client contact and keeping basic reports
• Managing stock, including linen and consumables
• Helping to manage labour, equipment and resources
• Promoting a safety culture and following company and client Health & Safety procedures

What we offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About you

Our ideal Cleaning Supervisor will:

• Have experience in a similar role
• Have experience supervising or leading a team
• Know Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have experience of quality checks and audits
• Be IT literate

Job Reference: com/0611/95624001/52371700/BU #Defence

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!