Lead Cleaning Supervisor: Quality, Safety & Team Growth

Sodexo Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 28,930,000 - 31,685,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking onsite

Career development opportunities

Sodexo employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Reading is seeking a part-time Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning, housekeeping and waste services on site. You will supervise and support daily delivery, lead a team, and maintain high standards.

Ideal candidate has supervisory experience in cleaning or facilities, strong health and safety knowledge, good communication and IT skills. This role offers career development and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, housekeeping or facilities services, ideally with supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience leading, supporting or coordinating a team.
• Strong people-management skills and ability to motivate colleagues.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Experience carrying out cleaning audits, quality checks or inspections.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage workloads and adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to assist with duties.
• Customer-focused attitude delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support day-to-day delivery of cleaning, housekeeping and waste services, ensuring consistently high standards across the site.
• Lead, motivate and support the cleaning team, providing clear direction and ensuring daily tasks are completed effectively.
• Organise workloads and adapt cleaning schedules and task cards to meet changing business requirements.
• Carry out regular cleaning quality audits and safety inspections, taking action where improvements are required.
• Ensure cleaning standards meet agreed service requirements and maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Train, induct and develop team members, maintaining accurate training records and supporting ongoing performance and development.
• Hold regular team briefings and provide coaching and feedback to colleagues.
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH, hygiene and fire safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained in safe working order, reporting faults and preventing unsafe equipment from being used.
• Support the management of waste and recycling services, ensuring waste is handled safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Manage cleaning consumables and stock, ensuring appropriate supplies are available and orders are placed on time.
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, contractors and other site service teams.
• Respond effectively to customer feedback, resolving issues and helping maintain excellent service standards.
• Support office moves, site events and additional cleaning requirements when needed.
• Assist with deliveries, storage areas and other facilities-related activities as required.
• Promote continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to improve cleaning standards and the overall service.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Health & Safety COSHH

Cleaning audits

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT skills (Word/Excel/PP)

Customer-focused

Team coordination

Administrative skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sodexo Group in Reading is seeking a part-time Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning, housekeeping and waste services on site. You will supervise and support daily delivery, lead a team, and maintain high standards.

Ideal candidate has supervisory experience in cleaning or facilities, strong health and safety knowledge, good communication and IT skills. This role offers career development and a benefits package.