Cleaning Supervisor

OCS Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee a small team at a client's site. The ideal candidate will manage cleaning staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are met. Responsibilities include conducting audits, stock management, and maintaining effective communication with clients. Prior experience in a supervisory role and excellent communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity for professional development in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of cleaning operatives.
• Oversee and assist with the cleaning of various areas.
• Conduct weekly cleaning audits and escalate concerns.
• Manage ordering of stock and consumables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team management

Prioritization and deadline management

Job description

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Supervisor to support our client’s site. Shifts will include Saturday and Sunday.

At OCS, our cleaners play an important part in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces. As Supervisor, you will ensure that cleaning staff perform their duties efficiently, maintain high cleanliness standards, and contribute to a safe and hygienic environment.

Your key responsibilities

• Managing a small team, looking after rotas, holidays, and performance and responsible for delivering training to all cleaning operatives and ensuring all records are updated correctly.
• Overseeing and assisting with the cleaning of the floors, communal areas, stairwells, and washrooms (plus other ad hoc areas).
• Responsible for conducting cleaning audits on a weekly basis and escalating any areas of concern
• Managing the ordering of stock and consumables, updating the stock management system and also the distribution to cleaning cupboards.
• You will come into regular contact with customers/clients so it is important that you can assist them if needed and that you can communicate at all levels.

The ideal candidate

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• You will be able to work to deadlines and prioritise

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.