Senior Retail Sanitation Supervisor - Lead Cleanliness

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career progression opportunities

Comprehensive sanitation training

Dynamic work environment

Customer-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Supervisor to lead cleaning operations across retail spaces in Randburg, Gauteng. You will manage a team, implement sanitation protocols and ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in a supervisory cleaning role, strong leadership, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Flexible hours are expected to support retail operations and promotions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a supervisory role within cleaning/sanitation, preferably retail.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a team effectively.
• Comprehensive knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and sanitation best practices.
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations in public spaces.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Residency or commuting distance to Randburg, Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily sanitation operations in retail premises.
• Lead, train and motivate a sanitation team to high performance.
• Develop, implement and monitor detailed cleaning schedules and sanitation procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of sales floors, restrooms, stockrooms and common areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations for retail environments.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment, including restocking.
• Address sanitation-related issues or customer concerns promptly and effectively.
• Maintain records of cleaning activities, staff performance and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with store management to align sanitation with operations and promotions.
• Foster a culture of safety, cleanliness and customer service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety

Cleaning knowledge

Scheduling & inspections

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Sanitation chemicals

Inventory management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sanitation Supervisor to lead cleaning operations across retail spaces in Randburg, Gauteng. You will manage a team, implement sanitation protocols and ensure strict adherence to health and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years in a supervisory cleaning role, strong leadership, and excellent organizational and communication skills. Flexible hours are expected to support retail operations and promotions.