Multi-Site Cleaning Supervisor - Leeds Area

Wellspring Academy Trust - Estates, Operations, Cleaning and Catering - Yorkshire region; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Career development

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust in the Leeds area seeks an Area Cleaning Supervisor to lead day-to-day cleaning across a cluster of academies, upholding high standards of hygiene, site presentation and safe, welcoming environments for pupils and staff.

You will manage staff rotas, arrange short-notice cover, conduct Return-to-Work meetings, monitor SOPs, check equipment and stock, and recruit new operatives. A full UK driving licence and flexibility for early mornings or late shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning operations across multiple sites.
• Ability to organise rotas, cover shifts and manage staffing needs.
• Strong knowledge of COSHH, health & safety, and cleaning equipment.
• Excellent communication with Headteachers and central management.
• Flexible availability, full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Staffing & rota management: manage daily shift rosters across your site cluster and deploy relief cleaners.
• Absence support: conduct Return-to-Work meetings and support wellbeing.
• Specification & quality adherence: ensure cleaning SOPs are followed at all sites.
• Equipment & stock oversight: check machinery, arrange servicing, and manage stock orders.
• Team recruitment: assist in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new operatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Multi-site leadership

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety

Driving licence

Communication skills

Job description

Wellspring Academy Trust in the Leeds area seeks an Area Cleaning Supervisor to lead day-to-day cleaning across a cluster of academies, upholding high standards of hygiene, site presentation and safe, welcoming environments for pupils and staff.

You will manage staff rotas, arrange short-notice cover, conduct Return-to-Work meetings, monitor SOPs, check equipment and stock, and recruit new operatives. A full UK driving licence and flexibility for early mornings or late shifts are required.