Cleaning Supervisor

Overview

The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and security across assigned College campuses at Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion. The role involves supervising and supporting cleaning staff, coordinating cover for absence, and undertaking hands-on cleaning duties as required. The post holder will manage the secure opening and locking of campus buildings, operate alarm systems, and maintain a working knowledge of fire panel systems.

They will ensure cleaning activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in compliance with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, while using materials and equipment in a cost-effective manner. The Cleaning Supervisor will also coordinate additional cleaning for events, report maintenance issues, contribute to the implementation of College policies and procedures, and work collaboratively to provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learners, staff, and visitors.

• To ensure that the college is cleaned to a high standard within your assigned area and throughout.
• To undertake and manage the secure locking of all campus buildings along with activation/deactivation of alarms systems. Opening of campus as and when required.
• Working knowledge of the fire panel in order to reset and silence during activation.
• Able to supervise cleaning staff i.e. to obtain cover in areas where there is sickness/leave etc.
• All bins to be emptied and re-lined, rubbish to be left outside buildings at the end of the shift.
• Carpeted areas to be fully vacuumed as and when required.
• Hard floor areas to be dry mopped or brushed. Certain hard floors to be mopped or buffed daily.
• Work surfaces, desks, tables and other equipment to be cleaned and dusted as required.
• To maintain and use all materials and equipment in the most efficient and cost effective manner
• To provide additional cleaning as necessary after major/additional events to ensure that the building is prepared to the required standard for operational purposes.
• To operate in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements.
• Rooms to be secured on leaving with lights turned off when you leave.
• Report any damage or maintenance requirements to your supervisor.
• Contributing as appropriate to the effective implementation of all college policies and procedures.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal, Director of Estates and Health & Safety, Estates Officer and Cleaning Supervisor.

• Essential Criteria:
• Relevant experience
• Able to work effectively on one's own and as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks relating to the post in an effective manner
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent punctuality and ability to work flexibly
• Well motivated and committed to the post
• Able to show initiative within the work environment

• Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking)
  - Level 0/1 Desirable
• Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading)
  - Level 0/1 Desirable

(See detailed language descriptions attached)

Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Salary: £21,040 - £21,249 / year

• You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service.
• Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%.
• Award-winning professional learning and development programme.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site car parking
• Online and instore retail discounts

Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026

Department: Campus Office

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardigan Campus

Reporting To: Campus Manager

Description: See above responsibilities and qualifications for the full role description.