Cleaning Supervisor

Location: East London (site-based)
Contract: Ongoing – 6 months

About the Company

Our client is a residential contractor delivering services across planned works and live housing environments. Due to increased workload within their Cleaning Division, they are looking to appoint a Cleaning Supervisor on an ongoing 6-month contract to oversee delivery across East London sites.

This role will focus on residential schemes, including communal areas, void properties and post-works cleans.

The Role

The Cleaning Supervisor will manage cleaning operatives across multiple residential sites in East London, ensuring programmes are met, standards are maintained and Health & Safety is upheld at all times.

This is a hands-on supervisory position suited to someone confident managing teams within live residential environments.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise cleaning teams across residential sites

Allocate daily and weekly work schedules

Ensure communal, void and post-refurbishment cleans are delivered to required standards

Carry out regular inspections and quality checks

Monitor productivity and ensure works are completed within programme

Manage materials, equipment and stock levels

Conduct inductions and toolbox talks

Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety procedures

Liaise with Site Managers, client representatives and residents where required

Manage timesheets, attendance and basic reporting

Resolve on-site issues efficiently

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Cleaning Supervisor within residential or social housing environments

NVQ in Cleaning / Facilities Management or relevant trade (essential)

SSSTS (essential)

Strong knowledge of cleaning standards and COSHH

Experience working in live/occupied residential settings

Organised, proactive and able to manage teams effectively

This is an immediate requirement for an ongoing 6-month contract, with potential for extension depending on workload