About this role
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.