Cleaning Supervisor - Temporary to Permanent Vacancy

South London

Hourly Rate –

£17.43 - £19.18 (PAYE)

£21.28 - £23.58 (Umbrella)

Part-Time Opportunities Available (Mon-Fri)

05:00 – 10:00 (25 Hours a week)

09:30 – 13:30 (20 Hours a week)

The Role

My client, a university in South London is looking to recruit 2 Cleaning Supervisors on a temporary to permanent basis, (initially 12 weeks with a transfer to permanent post 12 weeks) paying £31,720 - £34,925 (pro-rata) per annum, inclusive of London Weighting.

The position will require leading a team of up to 6 Cleaning Operatives, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, efficient, and customer-focused cleaning services across a busy university estate in South London.

Reporting to the FM Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of cleaning operations, maintaining service standards, supporting staff development, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong leadership, organisation, and a proactive approach to service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support, and coordinate a team of up to 6 Cleaning Operatives.
• Ensure cleaning, janitorial, waste management, and portering activities are delivered to agreed standards.
• Allocate daily tasks and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Monitor performance and conduct quality inspections and audits.
• Support staff training, induction, and ongoing development.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Respond to operational issues, service requests, and emergency situations.
• Manage the ordering, stock control, stock rotation, and distribution of cleaning and janitorial supplies.
• Support the FM Operations Manager in monitoring consumable usage, controlling expenditure, and identifying cost efficiencies.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained, defects are reported, and machinery remains safe and operational.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Previous supervisory experience within cleaning, facilities management, housekeeping, or a similar environment.
• Experience leading and motivating frontline teams.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, priorities, and service standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-focused with a hands-on and flexible approach.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to supervise and develop a small, dedicated team.
• Varied role within a large and complex university environment.
• Supportive management structure and ongoing training.
• Competitive pay and excellent experience within Facilities Management.