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Cleaning Supervisor

Thorn Baker Facilities Management

Melton

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. This role involves overseeing janitorial services in various areas, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to a busy operational setting. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a supervisory role in cleaning or janitorial services.
  • Knowledge of cleaning methods and health & safety procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and engage the cleaning team to deliver high-quality service.
  • Oversee waste handling and ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Train team members on cleaning equipment and respond to client needs.

Skills

Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Adaptability

Education

ISOH Managing Safely Certificate
SSSTS Certificate
First Aid at Work Certificate

Tools

Walk-behind Sweepers
Ride-on Sweepers
Scrubber-dryers

Job description

Thorn Baker Recruitment is looking for a cleaning supervisor to support the Site Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor in the delivery of the operational management of the contract. The successful candidate will need to display the ability to lead and engage their team to deliver and be able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment that provides janitorial and waste removal services for the client.


Main Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Must have ISOH Managing Safely or a SSSTS Certificate.
  2. Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.
  3. Leading and engaging a team to deliver high janitorial service both internally and externally in welfare areas, such as: washrooms, break rooms, and the canteen; social areas, such as: reception, offices, and the locker room; and production areas, such as the main production floor.
  4. Overseeing the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation.
  5. Providing training to your team on the use of both walk-behind and ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment.
  6. Ensuring that your team is responsive to any spillages and callouts from the clients on-site team.
  7. Communicate effectively with your team and line manager.
  8. Able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.
Person Specification:
  1. Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn.
  2. High attention to detail.
  3. An ability to work under pressure.
  4. Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
  5. An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
  6. A reliable and flexible approach to work.
  7. Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial setting.
Desirable:
  1. First Aid at Work certificate.
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
  1. Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times.
  2. Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment.
  3. Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.
  4. Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and/or via your divisional incident reporting system.

If you are looking for work and this sounds like the ideal role for you, please apply today and we will be in touch within 48 hours!

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