Cleaning Supervisor

Harris Lee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in London is looking for a Cleaning Supervisor to join the Estates and Facilities team. This hands-on role involves supervising a cleaning team, maintaining high standards, and ensuring a safe environment. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar setting, strong knowledge of health and safety procedures, and excellent leadership skills. This full-time, permanent position offers stability and the opportunity to take ownership of cleaning standards.

Benefits

Stable all-year-round role

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 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 in leading people and addressing issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of cleaners during shifts.
• Prepare daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Monitor cleaning standards and ensure KPIs are met.
• Manage rotas, sickness, and holidays.
• Conduct 1-to-1 meetings and performance management.

Skills

Experience supervising cleaning staff

Strong communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Knowledge of COSHH

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Location: Uxbridge, West London

Salary: £30,700 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00-18:30 or 11:30–20:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent | Full Time | All Year Round

ACS International School Hillingdon is 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.