Schools Cleaning Supervisor

15 Hours per week

Main Responsibilities

• To arrange the provision of cleaners to comply with relevant SLA/contract specification. In the event of not being able to provide from other sources, to carry out duties personally.
• Ensure all site-based staff understand and achieve objectives set by our customer in partnership with Civic Centre building management and are fully aware of the quality, performance and administrative requirements.
• To provide management cover for the cleaning manager during periods of absence.
• To carry out regular site monitoring visits and to complete Health and Safety Reviews at a frequency to be decided by the Head of Soft FM.
• To support the recruitment and appointment of cleaning staff in consultation with Cleaning Manager and clients.
• To personally carry out the initial induction of newly appointed Cleaners and to arrange on-site training with the Civic Buildings Manager
• To ensure compliance of self and all relevant Medway Cleaning Services staff with Health and Safety Regulations.
• To assist in ensuring the compliance of all contracts in meeting financial, performance and quality targets set by Senior Management.
• To carry out appraisals of site based staff as per Medway Norse policies and procedures.
• To create and maintain written visit reports and to complete any associated administration.
• To check and authorise stock indents, stock returns, overtime claims and timesheets as directed by the Contract Manager.
• To carry out any disciplinary or grievance investigations as directed.

Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of Manual Handling procedures.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety.
• Experience of cleaning schools/offices/ corporate buildings.
• Experience using cleaning machinery e.g. buffing machine.
• Experience of securing buildings.
• Experience in the supervision of staff.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good numeracy skills.
• To undertake, if necessary, disciplinary action up to the level delegated as appropriate.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for our successful candidate, payment will be met by the employer