Cleaning Supervisor

OCS; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to manage a small team, coordinate rotas and holidays, and deliver training to cleaning operatives. You will ensure records are up to date and carry out weekly cleaning audits to identify and escalate any areas of concern.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and a background in cleaning or food manufacturing is advantageous. Willingness to work at heights and COSHH/IOSH training are desirable.

Qualifications

• Managing a small team, rotas, holidays and performance
• Delivering training to all cleaning operatives and ensuring records are updated correctly
• Conducting weekly cleaning audits and escalating areas of concern
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Adhering to safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment
• May require use of heavy industrial equipment and working at heights
• COSHH and IOSH training desirable

Responsibilities

• Managing a small team, rotas, holidays and performance and responsible for delivering training to all cleaning operatives and ensuring all records are updated correctly.
• Conducting cleaning audits on a weekly basis and escalating any areas of concern.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure work environment.
• This role may require the use of heavy industrial equipment, specialist chemicals and working at heights.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Training

Safety awareness

Supervisory experience

Job description

About The Role

Hours per week: Monday to Saturday- 6am to 10am At OCS, our cleaners play an important part in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces. As Supervisor, you will ensure that cleaning staff perform their duties efficiently, maintain high cleanliness standards, and contribute to a safe and hygienic environment.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Managing a small team, looking after rotas, holidays, and performance and responsible for delivering training to all cleaning operatives and ensuring all records are updated correctly.
• Responsible for conducting cleaning audits on a weekly basis and escalating any areas of concern
• An awareness of the need to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure work environment.
• This role may require the use of heavy industrial equipment, specialist chemicals and working at heights.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have Right to Work in the UK
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• A background working in cleaning/ food manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Willingness to work at height.
• COSHH and IOSH trained desirable.

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.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

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.