Cleaning Supervisor

Job Introduction

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 11:00 - 19:00
• £13.46 per hour

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Bring your best, and help us create a clean, safe and welcoming environment!

Are you someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys supporting a team and has a passion for high standards? At Sodexo, we’re looking for a reliable and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to lead our cleaning team on a full-time basis, Monday to Friday.

You’ll play an important role in supporting the team, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and ensuring our clients, customers and colleagues enjoy a clean, safe and welcoming environment. If you have strong organisational skills, a positive attitude and enjoy leading by example, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do:

• Plan, organise and oversee all cleaning and housekeeping activities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and service are maintained in line with contractual requirements.
• Manage staffing, rotas, labour costs, stock ordering and budgets to support operational efficiency and site performance.
• Monitor health and safety standards, ensure company equipment is maintained, and report any faults or concerns to management.
• Lead, support and develop the cleaning team through regular briefings, meetings, training and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients, customers and colleagues, working with other department managers to ensure smooth operations.
• Visit Reading ARC weekly to deliver mandatory training, provide equipment and oversee operations, while continuing to develop your own skills and knowledge.

What you bring:

• Experience in a similar supervisory role within the service industry.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage resources effectively.
• Experience working to standards and compliance requirements, with a good knowledge of health and safety and COSHH.
• Ability to carry out manual handling tasks safely.
• Good communication, leadership and team management skills, with experience managing client relationships.
• Cleaning qualifications, IOSH, knowledge of quality standards, or experience in a military environment would be an advantage.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You'll be supported by your colleagues, have access to a range of employee benefits and have opportunities to develop your career within a large organisation.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering day

Join Sodexo as a Cleaning Supervisor and help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where your work truly matters!