Mobile Cleaning Area Supervisor

Julius Rutherfoord & Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

Julius Rutherfoord & Co seeks a Mobile Cleaning Area Supervisor to oversee day‑to‑day cleaning operations across multiple sites, ensuring staffing, standards, and client requirements are met. The role is hands‑on and involves direct supervision of operatives, with a focus on safety and quality.

The successful candidate will report to the Divisional Director, lead toolbox talks, provide coaching, and support Operations Managers to maintain efficient, compliant cleaning services across the

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Hands-on and willing to clean when required
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to lead by example
• Confident supervising and supporting cleaning operatives
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct operational support to Operations Managers across assigned sites.
• Visit multiple sites to monitor service delivery and cleaning standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Support staffing, shift cover, sickness, holidays, and short-notice requirements.
• Escalate significant operational issues to the Divisional Director.
• Be prepared to work alongside cleaning operatives and carry out cleaning duties when required.
• Supervise, support, and motivate cleaning operatives and team leaders.
• Lead toolbox talks and on-site training for operatives.
• Ensure adherence to cleaning procedures, PPE, COSHH, health and safety standards.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance, and compliance.
• Maintain stocks of equipment, materials and consumables.

Skills

Hands-on

Reliable

Punctual

Flexible

Adaptable

Team player

Lead by example

Communication skills

Organised

Train and coach staff

Job description

WE’RE HIRING | Mobile Cleaning Area Supervisor

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Employment type: Full-time

Reporting to: Divisional Director

Job Purpose

The Mobile Cleaning Supervisor will report directly to the Divisional Director and provide operational support to the Operations Managers across the division. The primary purpose of the role is to support Operations Managers with the effective day-to-day management of cleaning operations, ensuring sites are adequately staffed, cleaning standards are maintained, operational issues are addressed promptly, and client requirements are met. The role will also support, supervise, train, and coach site-based cleaning operatives. The successful candidate must be hands‑on and prepared to work alongside the cleaning team when required, including providing cleaning cover during staff shortages or operational emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Provide direct operational support to Operations Managers across assigned sites.
• Visit multiple sites to monitor service delivery and cleaning standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Support staffing, shift cover, sickness, holidays, and short‑notice requirements.
• Assist with resolving operational issues and maintaining continuity of service.
• Escalate significant operational issues to the Divisional Director.

Cleaning Team Support

• Be prepared to work alongside cleaning operatives and carry out cleaning duties when required.
• Provide hands‑on support during staff shortages, emergencies, or periods of increased workload.
• Supervise, support, and motivate cleaning operatives and team leaders.
• Lead by example by maintaining high standards of cleaning and professional conduct.
• Assist teams with difficult or specialist cleaning tasks where appropriate.
• Support cleaning teams across different sites as operational requirements dictate.

Training and Toolbox Talks

• Deliver regular toolbox talks to site-based cleaning operatives.
• Provide on‑site training, coaching, and practical demonstrations.
• Ensure operatives understand cleaning procedures, PPE, COSHH, health and safety, manual handling, equipment use, and site‑specific requirements.
• Identify training needs and report them to the Operations Manager and Divisional Director.
• Maintain records of toolbox talks and training delivered.

Quality and Compliance

• Carry out regular cleaning quality inspections.
• Ensure company cleaning standards and procedures are consistently followed.
• Monitor attendance, timekeeping, performance, and compliance.
• Ensure cleaning equipment, materials, and consumables are available and used correctly.
• Support audits, inspections, and compliance checks.

Requirements:

Full UK driving licence

The successful candidate must be:

• Hands‑on and willing to clean when required
• Reliable and punctual
• Flexible and adaptable
• Comfortable working across multiple sites
• A strong team player
• Able to lead by example
• Confident supervising and supporting cleaning operatives
• Able to communicate effectively
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities
• Professional when dealing with employees, and management

Experience and Skills

• Previous commercial cleaning experience.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Good knowledge of cleaning standards and health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate cleaning operatives.

Reports directly to: Divisional Director

Works closely with: Operations Managers, Cleaning Operatives, Supervisors

Key Objective

The key objective of the Mobile Cleaning Supervisor is to support the Operations Managers and Divisional Directors in maintaining effective, efficient, safe, and consistent cleaning operations across the division.

The role requires a hands‑on, flexible approach, with the Supervisor expected to support cleaning teams directly when required while also providing cleaning & supervision, training, toolbox talks, quality monitoring, and operational support.

• Company pension

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Julius Rutherfoord & Co is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who may not meet every requirement but believe they can add value to apply.