Cleaning Supervisor

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; Stroud; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

35 hours per week

Stroud site

Ownership of site

Job summary

Thorn Baker Facilities Management are seeking an In-Store Cleaning Manager for a busy Stroud retail site. You will lead a small team, deliver day-to-day cleaning and ensure the store meets high standards.

The role is permanent with early morning shifts (4:00am–11:00am), 35 hours per week, and ownership of the site. Experience in retail or commercial cleaning and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager, Team Leader or similar.
• Experience managing a small cleaning team.
• Ideally a background in retail, commercial or in-store cleaning.
• Hands‑on approach and willingness to support the team when required.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to take ownership of a busy site.
• Good attention to detail and high standards.
• Confident communicating with both your team and site management.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning procedures.
• Comfortable working early mornings and Sundays.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of cleaning services within the store.
• Leading, supporting and motivating a team of around 5 cleaners.
• Ensuring the store is consistently cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Carrying out regular quality checks and inspections.
• Managing rotas, holidays, attendance and day-to-day staffing requirements.
• Supporting with recruitment, training and development of team members.
• Remaining hands‑on and supporting with cleaning duties when required.
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and products are used correctly.
• Building strong relationships with the store management team.
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures and company policies are followed.
• Taking ownership of any issues and ensuring they are resolved quickly and effectively.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Team supervision

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

New Permanent Opportunity - In-Store Cleaning Manager - Stroud - £14.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Manager looking for a new challenge? Would you like to work at one permanent, in-store site where you can take ownership of the cleaning operation and lead a small team?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced In-Store Cleaning Manager to join a fantastic team based at a busy retail site in Stroud.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in commercial or retail cleaning who enjoys being hands-on, leading a team and taking pride in delivering consistently high standards. You'll be responsible for managing a team of around 5 cleaners, overseeing the day-to-day cleaning operation and ensuring the store is maintained to a high standard.

The working pattern is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, 4:00am - 11:00am, giving you a consistent permanent schedule.

What's in it for you

• £14.50 per hour
• Permanent position
• 35 hours per week
• Based at one permanent retail site in Stroud
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
• 4:00am - 11:00am
• Manage a team of around 5 cleaners
• Opportunity to take ownership of your own site
• Stable, long-term opportunity
• Work within an established cleaning operation

Your Role

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of cleaning services within the store
• Leading, supporting and motivating a team of around 5 cleaners
• Ensuring the store is consistently cleaned and maintained to a high standard
• Carrying out regular quality checks and inspections
• Managing rotas, holidays, attendance and day-to-day staffing requirements
• Supporting with recruitment, training and development of team members
• Remaining hands‑on and supporting with cleaning duties when required
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and products are used correctly
• Building strong relationships with the store management team
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures and company policies are followed
• Taking ownership of any issues and ensuring they are resolved quickly and effectively

About You

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager, Team Leader or similar
• Experience managing a small cleaning team
• Ideally a background in retail, commercial or in-store cleaning
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to support the team when required
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Organised, reliable and able to take ownership of a busy site
• Good attention to detail and high standards
• Confident communicating with both your team and site management
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning procedures
• Comfortable working early mornings and Sundays

This is a great opportunity for an experienced cleaning professional looking for a stable, permanent position where you can take ownership of your own site and lead a small team.

If you’re an experienced cleaning supervisor or manager looking for a permanent In-Store Cleaning Manager role in Stroud paying £14.50 per hour, we’d love to hear from you.