Cleaning Supervisor

Kindred FM; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred FM is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor for an educational site in Bristol. The role focuses on leading a cleaning team to uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, contributing to Kindred's service reputation.

You will empower staff, manage timesheets and overtime, and ensure resources are used efficiently while maintaining safety and quality across client sites.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or supervising experience.
• Must be able to commit to fixed working hours.
• Reliable commuting to site location.
• Able to meet physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the cleaning team with on‑site supervision.
• Complete and submit timesheets accurately and on time.
• Ensure all contracted cleaning hours are delivered.
• Monitor hours against allocations and flag shortfalls.
• Agree any additional hours or overtime in advance.
• Conduct inspections ensuring health and safety standards.
• Manage stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies.
• Develop and implement efficient work schedules.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervisory experience

Leadership

English communication

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Kindred are looking for a hardworking and reliable cleaning supervisor to be based in an educational building located in Bristol.

Pay rate: £14.76 per hour.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00-09:30

Location: Motor Vehicle Technology Centre Gate, 1 New Rd, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8SF

About the role

Join Kindred, an award-winning facilities management company, where your leadership will elevate our commitment to excellence. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to inspire and guide our dedicated cleaning team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure our client sites consistently meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, directly contributing to Kindred's reputation for outstanding service.

As a key leader in our on-site operations, you will:

• Empower and motivate your team through comprehensive training and ongoing support.

• Complete and submit timesheets accurately and on time.

• Ensuring all contracted cleaning hours are delivered.

• Monitor hours worked against allocated hours and highlighting any shortfalls.

• Making sure any additional hours or overtime are agreed in advance.

• Conduct thorough inspections, ensuring strict adherence to health & safety regulations and our rigorous quality standards.

• Efficiently manage stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies, optimising resources.

• Develop and implement effective work schedules, allocating tasks to ensure seamless and efficient workflow.

Minimum requirements:

• Previous cleaning or supervising experience.

• Must be able to commit to working hours as these hours are fixed.

• Can reliably commute to the site location.

• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.

• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.

• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.

Additional Information:

Kindred are proud to be a silver holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Kindred is a disability-confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We will support any reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.

Contact Us:

If you wish to disclose confidentially that you have disability or are an armed forces veteran, please email: [e-mail]

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please also use the same email address.

About the company

We are Kindred and our purpose is to create, deliver and maintain high quality cleaning services for commercial, corporate and education spaces. Our relationship with our clients is at the heart of everything we do and we partner with you to understand your specific requirements.

We utilise our years of experience whilst embracing the latest technologies to tailor a solution to meet your needs. We’re focussed on collaboration, connection and community, prioritising our relationship with our clients and our Kindred team.

Required Criteria

• Able to fulfil the fixed shift patterns of the role.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to cleaning operations.
• Experience in managing stock levels of cleaning materials and supplies.

Desired Criteria

• Experience within the cleaning or facilities management industry.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH).
• Proficiency in basic computer applications for tasks such as scheduling and reporting.
• Relevant certifications in cleaning or facilities management.
• Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor.