Cleaning Supervisor

Thorn Baker Construction; Stroud; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is recruiting an In-Store Cleaning Manager for a permanent role in Stroud. You will oversee a team of around 5 cleaners, manage daily cleaning operations, and ensure the store is maintained to a high standard.

Hours are 4:00am-11:00am, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, at one permanent retail site. The role suits someone with hands-on leadership, background in retail cleaning, and a commitment to Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cleaning Supervisor/Manager or Team Leader or similar.
• Experience managing a small cleaning team.
• Background in retail, commercial or in-store cleaning preferred.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to support the team.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Organised, reliable and able to take ownership of a busy site.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of cleaning services within the store.
• Lead, support and motivate a team of around 5 cleaners.
• Ensure the store is consistently cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Carry out regular quality checks and inspections.
• Manage rotas, holidays, attendance and day-to-day staffing needs.
• Support recruitment, training and development of team members.
• Remain hands-on and assist with cleaning duties when required.
• Ensure cleaning equipment and products are used correctly.
• Build strong relationships with store management.

Skills

Cleaning supervision

Team leadership

People management

Health & Safety

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
• 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.