Cleaning Supervisor - High View Primary in Wombwell

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations at High View Primary. To carry out specified cleaning duties and to provide general on-site supervision for a small number of staff across a small number of buildings. Provision of an effective and efficient service delivery in accordance with customer requirements across a full range of cleaning operations. Provision of effective supervisory support to the on-site cleaning staff. The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 5:00am - 7:00am, then 5:00pm - 6:00pm.

Main Responsibilities:

• To lock and secure the school in the morning and evening.
• Carry out routine and non-routine cleaning duties in accordance with the cleaning specification and to the desired quality.
• Ensure the effective use of cleaning chemicals and products, as per the standards guidance and training provided.
• Effective and safe manual handling of equipment and use of step ladders.
• Effective and safe use of relevant cleaning equipment.
• Organisation and monitoring of staff under their control to ensure attendance, cover for absence through sickness and holidays etc and achievement of relevant cleaning standards.
• Ensure relevant Health & Safety of all employees within their control.
• Ensure all cleaning standards are maintained and adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork relating to personnel, wages and training issues are completed, checked and submitted at the designated times.
• Completion of relevant documents relating to building service information, such as additional work sheets.
• Ensure all necessary documentation is updated when issued, including updating the information file.
• Assist in the interview and selection of cleaning staff and arrange on-site induction and ensure that all new starters complete the Cleaning Training Manual within 3 months of commencing employment.
• Maintain effective communications with staff and customers, ensuring good customer care procedures are adopted.
• Ensure good staff morale.
• Responsible for the ordering of cleaning materials/equipment necessary to deliver the cleaning service.
• Identify staff training requirements to the Area Operations Manager for action.
• Attend relevant training courses and management meetings as required.
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade and falling within the scope of the post, as requested by Barnsley Norse Management.

About You:

• Proven experience in a supervisory cleaning role, ideally across multiple sites.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Confident using smartphones/tablets for reporting and scheduling tasks.
• Flexibility to work early mornings and evenings.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with company vehicle and fuel card.
• Uniform and equipment provided.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays as well as sickness and pension scheme.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer.

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