Cleaning Supervisor

EQUANS; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave (+ public)

Life Cover 1.5X salary

Employee discount schemes

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

CSR days

Learning opportunities

Job summary

EQUANS is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team in Preston on a permanent basis, working 30 hours per week. You will lead the cleaning team at Preston Magistrates Court and surrounding site locations, ensuring contract standards and quality of service are met.

You will manage day-to-day tasks, support stock ordering, deliver team talks, arrange cover for absences, and maintain a positive work environment. BPSS vetting and DBS clearance are essential requirements for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cleaner.
• Experience in managing a team of cleaners.
• At least one year's experience within a customer‑focused environment.
• Ability to acquire BPSS vetting and pass a DBS check.
• Desirable: Health and Safety Level 1 (COSHH and Fire Safety).
• Desirable: Infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cleaning team to meet contract standards.
• Manage daily tasks and stock ordering.
• Provide team talks and arrange cover for absences.
• Guide, motivate and lead by example to ensure a positive work environment.

Skills

Cleaner experience

Team leadership

Customer service experience

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Company: EQUANS

Salary: £21,138 to £21,138 a year

Hours: Part-time

Location: Preston, PRESTON

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Nov 2026

Closing date: 4 Dec 2026

Equans is looking for a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team based out of Preston Magistrates Court, 24 Lawson Halls, Lawson St, PR1 2RB on a permanent basis working 30 hours per week. On offer is a salary of £10,569.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Pattern

• Split shifts between 2 sites
• Monday to Friday Magistrates Court 7:15 - 10:15
• Crown Court 10:15 - 13:15

What will you deliver?

As Cleaning Supervisor for Equans at the HMCTS Midlands site, you will lead the cleaning team to keep the site clean and meet contract standards. You will manage daily tasks, support stock ordering, provide team talks, and arrange cover for absences. You will guide and motivate the team, lead by example, and ensure a positive work environment. For this role you must undergo BPSS level vetting. Part of this includes DBS clearance therefore ability to pass is essential.

BPSS Quick Guide

In order to meet our customers requirements, the post holder must go through Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This is a form of Security Clearance set out by the Government which goes through several checks. These checks typically include:

• Identity Verification: Passport, photo ID, birth certificate, etc.
• Employment History (past 3 years): Any gaps will require HMRC statements for the period in question.
• Right to Work Status in the UK: Citizenship or valid share code.
• Unspent Criminal Record: Disclosure of any unspent convictions.
• Significant Periods Abroad: Any periods of 6+ months spent abroad in the past 3 years.

What we offer.

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5X times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Essential Criteria

• Experience as a Cleaner
• Experience in Managing Team of Cleaners
• At least one years experience within customer focused environment
• Ability to acquire BPSS vetting
• Ability to pass a DBS check

Desirable Criteria

• Health and Safety Level 1 (inc. COSHH and Fire Safety)
• Infection control

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world. Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What’s next?

A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve. Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals. Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence - empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us. As part of our recruitment process, EQUANS uses StaffVetting, our trusted third-party provider, to support the completion of employee background checks. StaffVetting delivers professional screening services in a friendly, efficient, and customer-focused way, helping us ensure the right checks are completed from the start of the application journey. We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview. The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.

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