Working Supervisor

Mears Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Cambridge is seeking a proactive Cleaning Supervisor to manage cleaning operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience in cleaning and facilities management, with excellent communication and organisational skills. This part-time position offers competitive benefits including annual leave and staff perks.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff discounts

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facilities management.
• Good knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• IT literate with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of cleaning staff.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards.
• Train and support cleaning staff.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

People management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Annual salary: up to £14,040.00

Cleaning Supervisor

Salary: £14,040 per year (pro rata)

Location: University of Cambridge
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Hours: 20 per week, Monday to Friday

We are Mears FM, a trusted partner in facilities management. Across the UK, we provide high-quality cleaning and grounds maintenance services, always putting our clients and customers first. Our work follows British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards and all relevant legislation, supported by our in-house BICSc trainers. We create safe, welcoming spaces all year round while helping clients achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations within our Cambridge branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising a team of cleaners, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained across all areas, and reporting directly to management.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of cleaning staff
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards, including offices, staircases, landings, classrooms, and toilets
• Oversee tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning sinks, replenishing supplies, and operating cleaning machinery where required
• Train, support, and motivate staff to deliver consistent quality
• Carry out regular inspections to maintain hygiene and safety standards
• Monitor and manage stock levels of cleaning materials
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly
• Consistently deliver excellent customer service
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures

Role Criteria

• Experience in the above duties
• Good knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, and COSHH regulations
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Previous experience in cleaning or facilities management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• IT literate with good attention to detail
• Polite, professional, and able to follow instructions

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Beth Dunford ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.