Hygiene Cleaning Supervisor

Equals One Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable hygiene services company in Manchester is seeking a Hygiene Cleaning Supervisor to lead a team ensuring high cleaning standards and compliance. Responsibilities include supervising teams, managing customer communication, ensuring Health & Safety regulations, and maintaining quality control. The ideal candidate should have experience in supervising hygiene teams and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Company van, tools, uniform, and PPE provided

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension scheme and expenses card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising compliance or hygiene teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including chemical handling and working at heights.
• BESA Grease Hygiene Technician training (or willingness to complete).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate compliance teams on-site.
• Oversee works including general ventilation cleaning and fire damper testing.
• Plan resources and ensure the right equipment is available.
• Communicate with clients to agree on schedules and priorities.
• Enforce Health & Safety compliance and complete risk assessments.
• Support training and mentoring of new operatives.
• Keep tools and specialized equipment in serviceable condition.
• Ensure all jobs meet industry standards while staying on budget.
• Act as the company’s ambassador.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Hygiene Cleaning Supervisor

Full-Time

Manchester

Salary: £27,743 - £36,056 + Benefits

We’re looking for a hands-on leader to oversee our Environmental Hygiene Cleaning contracts, ensuring every job is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This Hygiene Cleaning Supervisor role combines team supervision, customer liaison, and operational excellence across ventilation cleaning, fire safety, and compliance works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the front – Supervise and coordinate compliance teams on-site.
• Deliver to spec – Oversee works including:
  • General ventilation cleaning
  • Fire damper testing
  • Kitchen extract fire safety cleaning
• Plan & prioritise – Allocate resources, set job priorities, and ensure the right equipment is available and ready.
• Customer liaison – Communicate with clients to agree on schedules, priorities, and progress updates.
• Maintain safety – Enforce Health & Safety compliance, complete risk assessments, and ensure proper PPE use.
• Team development – Support training and mentoring of new operatives and temporary staff.
• Equipment management – Keep all tools and specialised equipment in serviceable condition.
• Quality control – Ensure all jobs meet industry and company standards while staying on budget.
• Professional representation – Act as the company’s on-site ambassador, always promoting a professional image.

Key Performance Indicators

• 100% attendance – no missed jobs.
• Zero aborted calls (unless outside your control).
• No RIDDOR reportable incidents or vehicle accidents.
• Risk assessments completed and followed every time.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supervising compliance or hygiene teams.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety regulations, including chemical handling and working at heights.
• Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, confident communication with teams and clients.
• BESA Grease Hygiene Technician training (or willingness to complete).
• Full UK driving licence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + overtime & bonus schemes.
• Company van, tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme and expenses card.

Join us and lead a team that keeps buildings safe, clean, and fully compliant.

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