Cleaning Supervisor

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site-based role

No weekend work

Leadership opportunity

Stable long-term contract

Supportive management

Job summary

Thorn Baker Facilities Management is seeking a Site-Based Cleaning Supervisor to oversee the cleaning operation at a flagship corporate headquarters. You will manage a team of five during the day and 11–12 cleaners on the evening shift, ensuring the site is maintained to the highest standards and that service delivery remains exceptional.

The role is Monday to Friday with no weekend work, offering a stable, long-term contract in a professional environment and the opportunity to lead a dedicated

Qualifications

• Experience managing cleaning operations within a commercial or corporate environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing large cleaning teams and maintaining high service standards.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day cleaning operation across a 32,000 sq ft headquarters building.
• Leading a team of approximately 5 cleaners during the day and 11-12 cleaners on the evening shift.
• Ensuring the building, including the events floor, is maintained to the highest standards.
• Conducting regular quality inspections and audits.
• Managing staffing levels, recruitment, training and performance.
• Building strong relationships with the client and responding to operational requirements.
• Managing rotas and ensuring adequate cover across all shifts.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining exceptional service delivery.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Quality inspections

Health & safety

Job description

Permanent Opportunity - Cleaning Supervisor Site Based) - £32,000

Are you an experienced Cleaning Supervisor looking for a role where you can focus on one site rather than juggling multiple contracts? Do you enjoy leading teams, maintaining high standards, and delivering excellent service in a corporate environment?

We are recruiting for a Site-Based Cleaning Supervisor to oversee the cleaning operation within a prestigious 32,000 sq ft headquarters building. The site has recently been consolidated to include a dedicated events floor, creating a varied and fast-paced working environment.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £32,000 per annum
• Site-based role with no multi-site travel
• Monday to Friday only - no weekend working
• Opportunity to manage a well-established team
• Supportive management structure
• Stable, long-term contract within a professional corporate environment

Your Role

• Managing the day-to-day cleaning operation across a 32,000 sq ft headquarters building
• Leading a team of approximately 5 cleaners during the day and 11-12 cleaners on the evening shift
• Ensuring the building, including the events floor, is maintained to the highest standards
• Conducting regular quality inspections and audits
• Managing staffing levels, recruitment, training and performance
• Building strong relationships with the client and responding to operational requirements
• Managing rotas and ensuring adequate cover across all shifts
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Driving continuous improvement and maintaining exceptional service delivery

Working Hours

This is a Monday to Friday role with no weekend working. Flexibility is required to support the operation across the following shifts:

• Early: 10:00am - 6:00pm
• Mid: 12:00pm - 8:00pm
• Late: 2:00pm - 10:00pm

About You

• Previous experience managing cleaning operations within a commercial or corporate environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience managing large cleaning teams and maintaining high service standards
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to manage changing priorities
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning best practices

If you're looking for a hands-on management role where you can take ownership of a flagship corporate site and lead a successful team, we'd love to hear from you.

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