Department:
Estates and Facilities Location:
Birmingham
(On-Site) Type of Contract:
Permanent / Full Time Salary:
£29,000 - £32,000 DOE plus discretionary annual bonus Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education
What the role involves: The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for leading daily cleaning operations across GBS campuses to ensure safe, hygienic, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and visitors. The role combines hands-on duties with operational leadership, driving quality standards, statutory compliance, sustainability goals, and excellent service delivery. Supervise and motivate cleaning operatives across shifts, ensuring high standards and compliance with cleaning procedures.
Plan daily
rotas and staffing, coordinating agency support when required.
Oversee cleaning of
classrooms, offices, libraries, washrooms, receptions, and external areas .
Ensure compliance with
colour‑coding, infection control, COSHH, and health & safety standards.
Manage
stock levels, order consumables, and complete monthly stocktakes.
Carry out equipment checks, report defects, and maintain safe operation.
Support
general and deep-clean tasks, replenishing washroom and hygiene supplies.
Assist with
waste management and recycling
processes.
Prepare
KPI reports
and maintain accurate records for the Facilities Manager.
Manage the
training matrix, support inductions, and refresher training, and promote continuous improvement.
About You: Strong understanding of
Health & Safety ,
COSHH, manual handling, and risk assessments.
Knowledge of
cleaning methods, materials, equipment, and quality standards.
Excellent
communication, organisation, and problem‑solving
skills; able to prioritise and adapt.
Experience with
rotas, work allocation, audits, and compliance record‑keeping.
Confident using
email, MS Office, and basic IT systems.
Practical knowledge of
professional cleaning chemicals
for different surfaces.
Flexible, proactive, and able to work independently to meet service standards.
Desirable BICSc
qualification or membership.
IOSH
Working/Managing Safely and
First Aid at Work .
Experience in
education, public‑facing venues, or similar environments.
Experience supporting
waste reduction
and sustainability initiatives.
What We Offer: 25 days’ annual leave ,
plus 8 public holidays
Extra loyalty leave: Earn
1 additional day per year of service, up to 5 extra days
Annual discretionary performance bonus
Workplace pension scheme
Tuition reimbursement
to support your professional growth and career development
Flexible benefits, including Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme, and more
Access to the
Perks@Work
discounts platform, wellbeing resources, and exclusive offers
Reward and recognition programme
celebrating your achievements
£500 employee referral bonus
for recommending great talent
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship and requires a DBS!
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.