Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

Location: Fartown, Huddersfield, HD2
Salary: £13.71 per hour
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Working pattern: Split shift, 6am–9am and 3pm–6pm

About the Role

Dalkia UK is looking for a reliable and proactive Cleaning Supervisor to join our team. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you'll provide day-to-day supervision and support to the cleaning team, ensuring high standards are maintained in line with the contracted cleaning specification.

You'll organise cleaning activities, monitor standards and ensure colleagues receive the necessary training and follow safe working practices. This role would suit someone who takes pride in their work and has a confident, organised approach to leading a team.

You'll be supporting a school through the delivery of safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the cleaning team, coordinating workloads, staffing cover and deep cleans during school holidays.
Monitor cleaning standards, address service shortfalls and keep the Facilities Manager informed of issues affecting service delivery.
Manage sickness and absence in line with company policies, with support from the Facilities Manager, and maintain accurate weekly timesheets and absence records.
Ensure safe working practices and appropriate equipment use, reporting accidents, incidents, near misses and maintenance concerns through the relevant company procedures.
Manage stock levels, order cleaning consumables and make effective use of staffing, equipment and supplies within the agreed budget.
Deliver and monitor staff training, support ongoing development and undertake Performance and Development Reviews.

What We're Looking For

Previous supervisory experience.
Experience within a facilities management service delivery environment, with an understanding of contract and service management.
Comprehensive knowledge of commercial cleaning.
Experience of managing stock within an agreed budget.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-focused approach.

Relevant COSHH training and a BICS qualification would further support your application.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a supportive team, helping maintain a welcoming learning environment. With training and opportunities to develop, you can build your career across Dalkia UK's Facilities Management and wider Group businesses.

Benefits

23 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days
An additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
Pension scheme
Life assurance and company sick pay
Private medical insurance after 12 months
Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including retail discounts, electric vehicle schemes, eye care and technology loans
Access to wellbeing resources and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Employee recognition awards and referral bonuses
One paid volunteering day annually to support a cause that's important to you
Company-issued technology, uniform and PPE where applicable
Training and genuine opportunities for career progression across our Facilities Management and wider Group businesses