Cleaning Supervisor: Lead Frontline Cleaning Team

Dalkia UK; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee recognition

Employee referral bonus

Wellbeing programmes

Company sick pay

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a reliable Cleaning Supervisor for our Fartown, Huddersfield site. You will supervise the cleaning team, ensure high standards, and support daily operations to meet the contracted specification.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will monitor performance, manage staffing, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering a reliable cleaning service. The role requires proactive leadership and organised execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in FM-service delivery environments and contract/service management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Commercial Cleaning.
• Previous Supervisory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and support the cleaning team, providing day-to-day guidance.
• Monitor standards and client expectations, reporting shortfalls to Facilities Manager.
• Manage staffing levels and arrange temporary cover as required.
• Monitor sickness and absences per company policies, with support.
• Complete and maintain weekly timesheets and summaries.
• Deliver cleaning services within budget using resources efficiently.
• Schedule deep cleans during school holidays.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed and incidents are reported.
• Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored safely.
• Monitor stock levels and submit cleaning consumables orders.
• Keep Facilities Manager informed of staffing and site issues.
• Report maintenance requests to the Technical Services Centre.
• Ensure staff training and PD development occurs.
• Undertake Performance and Development Reviews for staff.

Skills

FM-service delivery

Cleaning knowledge

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a reliable Cleaning Supervisor for our Fartown, Huddersfield site. You will supervise the cleaning team, ensure high standards, and support daily operations to meet the contracted specification.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will monitor performance, manage staffing, and ensure health and safety compliance while delivering a reliable cleaning service. The role requires proactive leadership and organised execution.