Site Cleaning Supervisor

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a Site Cleaning Supervisor. The successful candidate will lead a cleaning team, ensuring high standards and compliance with safety regulations. Experience in managing cleaning operations and strong leadership skills are essential. Join a motivated team dedicated to continuous improvement. The role offers competitive benefits including generous annual leave and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days)

Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Health and Wellbeing programme

Free gym memberships

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading cleaning teams and ensuring high standards.
• Reliability and a hands-on approach.
• Strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate site cleaning team.
• Manage daily tasks, schedules, and standards.
• Monitor performance and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Who we are?

Stockton Riverside College is a dynamic and ambitious college, recently awarded Outstanding by Ofsted, recognised for delivering exceptional standards of education and training. We offer a comprehensive range of academic, vocational and higher education courses for young people, adult learners, and apprentices. Proudly serving our local community, we are dedicated to helping individuals gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to achieve their full potential.

As part of The Education Training Collective (Etc.), a group of colleges and training providers in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and Innersummit - we are driven by a shared vision: One Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. Our dedicated and skilled staff are at the heart of our success, supporting learners and contributing to the wider community. We are seeking candidates who believe in the power of education to transform lives and who share our commitment to excellence, opportunity and achievement.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Cleaning Supervisor to join our Estates team reporting to our Sites Estates Manager. As a Site Cleaning Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the site cleaning team, managing daily tasks, schedules, and standards to ensure services are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality. You will monitor performance, support training and development, and ensure compliance with all statutory, health & safety, and infection control requirements.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, hands-on, and detail focused. You’ll have experience leading cleaning teams, ensuring high standards, and keeping operations running smoothly. You’ll be organised, safety-conscious, and able to motivate staff while managing schedules and supplies. Strong communication, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence are essential.

The Cleaning Supervisor is the backbone of a spotless, safe environment. The essentials are strong leadership to guide the team, attention to detail to keep standards high, and solid organisation to manage schedules and supplies. They must communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay flexible when priorities change. Most importantly, they set the example—ensuring every space is cleaned to the highest standard, every time. We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

We are proud that 91% of our staff tell us that ETC is a Great Place to Work. At ETC we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service)
• Up to 5 days additional leave at Christmas
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 15.2% Employer Contribution
• Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Scheme
• Career development opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme (free counselling support for staff, available 24/7 365 days per year)
• Free gym memberships/discounted memberships (dependent on site)
• Staff Discounts Package - Save on your weekly shop with discounts and savings at a number of retailers including groceries, electronics, clothing, homeware and more
• Better Health at Work Scheme – ETC has achieved the Continuing Excellence Better Health at Work award
• Wellbeing Days (in addition to annual leave)
• Discounted Hair and Beauty treatments available
• Bike2Work Scheme

Schedule

• 37 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• Flexible lunch breaks

If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 17th October 2025.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - information: Nacro helpline available; please refer to the official site for contact details.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.

Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit the safety policies page.

*Note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please

All applications must be completed via our website but please ensure you apply through the official channel.