Cleaning Supervisor York

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Facilities Management in York is seeking a motivated Cleaning Supervisor to take ownership of an established operation and lead a team of seven cleaners on a full-time basis. You will oversee day-to-day cleaning, ensure high standards, conduct quality checks, manage attendance and stock, and maintain health & safety compliance across the site.

The role supports career growth within a stable, long-term operation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Team Leader.
• Experience managing cleaning teams.
• Strong people-management and leadership skills.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Health & safety knowledge and cleaning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily cleaning operation across the site.
• Lead, motivate and support an established team of cleaners.
• Ensure cleaning standards meet required quality.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections.
• Manage staff attendance and cover.
• Assist with training and development of team members.
• Monitor standards and address issues quickly.
• Manage cleaning stock and consumables.
• Ensure health & safety procedures are followed.
• Build positive working relationships with site management.
• Take ownership of the site's presentation and cleanliness.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Health & Safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Permanent Opportunity - Cleaning Supervisor - York - £16.00 per hour

Looking for a full-time Cleaning Supervisor role where you can take ownership of an established cleaning operation, lead a team and make a real difference to service delivery?

We're currently recruiting for a dynamic and proactive Cleaning Supervisor to oversee the cleaning operation within a busy site in York.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor or Cleaning Team Leader who enjoys leading people, maintaining high standards and ensuring a smooth-running operation.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing an established team of approximately 7 cleaners, managing the day-to‑day cleaning operation and ensuring all areas are maintained to the required standard.

What's in it for you?

• £16.00 per hour


• 37.5 hours per week


• Permanent position


• Full-time supervisory opportunity


• Established team of approximately 7 cleaners


• Ideally morning working pattern


• Opportunity to take ownership of the cleaning operation


• Supportive management team


• Stable, long-term opportunity

Your Role

As Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the cleaning operation, ensuring the site is maintained to a consistently high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the daily cleaning operation across the site


• Leading, motivating and supporting an established team of cleaners


• Ensuring all areas are cleaned to the required standard


• Carrying out regular quality checks and inspections


• Managing staff attendance and ensuring adequate cover


• Supporting the training and development of team members


• Monitoring cleaning standards and addressing any issues quickly


• Managing cleaning stock and ordering consumables where required


• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed


• Building positive working relationships with site management


• Taking ownership of the overall presentation and cleanliness of the site

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week


• Monday to Thursday and Saturday or Sunday


• Ideally mornings, although some flexibility will be required


• The cleaning team currently operates across two shifts:


• 6:00am - 10:00am


• 10:00am - 6:00pm

About You

We’re looking for someone dynamic, proactive and confident in managing an established cleaning team.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Team Leader or similar


• Experience managing or supervising cleaning teams


• Strong people-management and leadership skills


• The ability to motivate an established team and drive performance


• High standards with excellent attention to detail


• Good organisational and communication skills


• A proactive, hands‑on approach


• A good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning best practices


• The confidence to take ownership of a site and deal with day-to-day operational challenges

The Opportunity

If you’re looking for a permanent, full-time supervisory role offering £16 per hour, with an established team and the opportunity to take ownership of a busy cleaning operation, this could be an excellent opportunity.

We’re keen to speak with someone who can bring energy, organisation and strong leadership to the role, maintaining standards while supporting and developing the existing team.