Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

Salary: £28,555.80 £15.69 per hour

Location: Inverness

Contract: Fixed Term for 4 months

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 3:00pm-10:00pm

We are Mears FM, a trusted partner in facilities management. Across the UK, we provide high-quality cleaning and grounds maintenance services, always putting our clients and customers first. Our work follows British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards and all relevant legislation, supported by our in-house BICSc trainers. We create safe, welcoming spaces all year-round while helping clients achieve their sustainability goals.

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive, energetic, and reliable Cleaning Supervisor to oversee daily cleaning services for four primary schools in the Inverness area. In this role, a company van will be provided for travel between sites.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of cleaning teams across the academy and nearby primary schools

· Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards, including offices, staircases, landings, classrooms, and toilets

· Carry out regular inspections to maintain hygiene and safety standards

· Oversee tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning sinks, replenishing supplies, and operating cleaning machinery where required

· Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly

Role Criteria:

· Proven experience in a cleaning environment

· Previous supervisory experience

· Strong attention detail and awareness of general hygiene and safety standards

· Ability to lead, support, and motivate teams across multiple sites

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

· Comfortable in IT systems for day-to-day administration

· Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

· Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

· Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

· Family friendly policies

· Access to EAP Counselling sessions

· Commercial vehicle

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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