Ventilation Cleaning Supervisor

Swiftclean Building Services; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training and development

Career progression opportunities

Friendly and supportive teams

Job summary

Swiftclean Building Services is seeking a driven Cleaning Supervisor with ventilation cleaning experience to join our expanding team on site. You will oversee the compliance and workload of the team, ensure on-time delivery, and supervise Duct Cleaning Operatives to meet our high standards.

The role offers overtime and weekend allowances, with a typical annual earnings range reflecting basic salary plus overtime; you will work across shifts with nights and weekends as needed, and you will have a

Qualifications

• Experience in ventilation cleaning on commercial sites.
• Proven ability to supervise on-site teams and manage workload.
• Commitment to safety procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Control and coordinate the workload of the compliance team while on site, using written programmes and setting clear job priorities.
• Ensure sufficient manpower is available to complete the required work and that team members understand their duties.
• Supervise Duct Cleaning Operatives to ensure work is completed to the required standard and specification.
• Make sure all work is carried out in line with training received, skills acquired, and company procedures.
• Work with the Regional Supervisor to support on-the-job training for new operatives.

Skills

Ventilation cleaning experience

Team supervision

On-site safety

Job description

Salary: £28,298.59 – £36,777.72 per annum* basic, plus overtime and weekend-shift allowances. Typical annual earnings: £30,000–£45,000

*Based on working 20 shifts in a 4-week period.

Swiftclean is looking for a driven, hard-working Cleaning Supervisor with experience in ventilation cleaning to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high standards, supporting operational teams, and supervising work safely and effectively on site.

Why work for Swiftclean?

• Continuous training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive teams

Key responsibilities

• Control and coordinate the workload of the compliance team while on site, using written programmes and setting clear job priorities.
• Ensure sufficient manpower is available to complete the required work and that team members understand their duties.
• Supervise Duct Cleaning Operatives to ensure work is completed to the required standard and specification.
• Make sure all work is carried out in line with training received, skills acquired, and company procedures.
• Work with the Regional Supervisor to support on-the-job training for new operatives.

Main areas of work

• Ventilation cleaning
• Water tank cleaning, coating and refurbishment

Working pattern

Due to the nature of the role, flexibility is required. Working hours may include days, evenings, nights and occasional weekend work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nights are normally worked?

For our field-based compliance teams, such as those working on kitchen extract cleaning, approximately 70% of the work is done at night. However, during school holidays, we conduct a significant amount of work in schools, which is typically carried out during the day. In contrast, ventilation work and fire damper function testing are mostly daytime activities.

How far in advance are rotas issued?

The field compliance team receives a daily rota, giving them a clear 2-week snapshot of their upcoming tasks. This proactive approach allows them to plan ahead while remaining adaptable to any client requests or changes that may arise. It’s a flexible system that ensures the team is always ready to meet the needs of their clients.

Are overnight stays required?

Stayaways may occasionally be needed, but we strive to keep them to a minimum by having engineers strategically placed across the UK. This approach allows us to reduce the necessity for overnight stays. Whenever stayaways are required, they are planned in advance upon request, ensuring everyone has ample notice according to the advanced rota.

Are shifts normally eight, ten or twelve hours?

Shifts are 10 hours door to door, including travel. For example – a standard shift breakdown is 7.5 hours working time, with half hour unpaid break, and 2 hours for travel.

What overtime and subsistence payments apply?

Overtime is 1.5 x rate, over a 10-hour shift. Saturdays are paid at 1.5 x the rate. For Sundays and Bank Holidays, this is paid at double time. Subsistence is paid for using a company debit card, so no field staff need to pay for anything themselves upfront.

Is the company vehicle available for commuting?

Yes; for all supervisor roles, there will be a company vehicle provided for business use.

Compliance House,
Aviation Way,
Southend on Sea,
Essex,
SS2 6UN