Cleaning Supervisor

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Cleaning Supervisor – Band 3

Facility Services and Sustainability
Working Hours: 05:30–11:30, Saturday and Sunday
Contract Type: Continuing (Permanent, Part‑Time)

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to join our Facility Services and Sustainability team. This is a working supervisory role, responsible for overseeing a team of weekend cleaners while also undertaking cleaning duties alongside the team.

The successful candidate will ensure that all assigned areas are cleaned to a high standard and in line with University policies, contributing to a clean, safe and welcoming campus environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision and basic line management of weekend cleaning staff.
• Ensure cleaning tasks are completed to agreed standards and within required timescales.
• Support and participate in cleaning duties as part of the working team.
• Oversee team deployment and manage workloads across designated areas.
• Manage and record staff holidays, initial sickness reporting and documentation.
• Review and record overtime requests in accordance with University procedures.
• Maintain good communication within the cleaning team and with wider Facility Services colleagues.
• Promote safe working practices and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

About You

Essential:

• Experience in cleaning within a commercial, institutional or similar environment.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and support a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to work.

Desirable:

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices related to cleaning operations.

JR102289 - Cleaning Supervisor Job Description.pdf

Please note this is a part time role - the salary stated above is the full time equivalent.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alex Riley, Head of Facility Services, via email, A.Riley2@hull.ac.uk

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