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Cleaning Supervisor

  • Location: Norfolk
  • Salary: £28000 - £32000 per annum
  • Job Type:Permanent
  • Sector: Industrial
  • Contact: Daisy Little
  • Contact Email: d.little@select.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01603 615511
  • Job Ref: SF63525
Cleaning Supervisor
Location: Norwich, NR4
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time | 37 hours per week

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join a facility based in Norwich. In this role, you’ll manage a team of in-house cleaning staff, ensuring high standards are consistently met across a large and varied estate.

This is a key position within the soft services team, ideal for someone with a hands-on approach, strong leadership qualities, and a passion for delivering excellent service in a busy, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee day-to-day cleaning operations across multiple buildings
  • Manage and support two Cleaning Team Leaders and their teams
  • Allocate tasks, manage rotas, and cover absences to ensure service continuity
  • Monitor cleaning quality through inspections and audits
  • Maintain compliance with COSHH, Health & Safety, and waste regulations
  • Liaise with suppliers, manage stock levels, and order consumables
  • Report on performance metrics and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Provide occasional cover for other soft services when required
Candidate Requirements: Essential:
  • Previous experience supervising cleaning teams
  • Good knowledge of cleaning standards and best practices
  • Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
  • Willingness to work flexible hours (early mornings, occasional weekends/overtime)
Desirable:
  • IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety certification
  • NVQ or ILM Level 2 in Leadership / Management
  • Experience with CAFM and cleaning audit systems
  • Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer:
  • Competitive salary (£28,000–£32,000 DOE)
  • Permanent, full-time hours with stability
  • Supportive work environment with training and development opportunities
  • A chance to be part of a well-established organisation supporting vital scientific research
If you're an experienced Cleaning Supervisor looking for your ideal role, then don't hesitate. Get in touch with Daisy at Select Recruitment for a confidential chat, or apply now!