Team Staffing: Hiring Cleaning Supervisor in Cambridge | June 2025

Are you driven by excellence and passionate about fostering organized, welcoming environments? Do you have what it takes to lead a diverse team to success, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety? If so, Team Staffing invites you to step into an impactful leadership role as our next Cleaning Supervisor in Cambridge, with opportunities for career growth, continuous training, and a supportive, forward-thinking workplace.

Why Choose Team Staffing?

At Team Staffing, we believe in powering possibilities and uplifting communities. As one of the UK’s leading staffing partners, we work with renowned facilities, offices, schools, healthcare centres, and hospitality venues in Cambridge—delivering not just cleaning services, but peace of mind.

What Makes Us Different?

• People-First Approach: We put our staff at the heart of everything we do, ensuring your voice is heard and valued.
• Continuous Training: From digital tools to leadership workshops, we invest in your professional growth.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and nurture an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• New Tech & Best Practices: Work with modern equipment, eco-friendly solutions, and real-time scheduling apps.

The Opportunity: Cleaning Supervisor (June 2025)

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Department: Facilities Management / Soft Services

Salary: £27,000 – £31,000 per annum (DOE) + shift allowances + overtime + annual bonus

Working Hours: Full Time (Monday to Friday or Flexible, some weekend shifts as required)
Contract: Permanent

Your Mission—What You'll Accomplish

As a Cleaning Supervisor, you’ll be the vital link between our management team and the hardworking cleaning staff. This is not just a supervisory role, but an opportunity to champion service excellence, mentor your team, and ensure safe, welcoming spaces for all clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead & Inspire: Direct, motivate, and support a team of 10–20 cleaning operatives across multiple client sites in Cambridge.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct daily site inspections, ensuring spotless environments and compliance with client specifications, health and safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Scheduling & Coordination: Develop efficient work rotas, cover shifts, and manage absence or staffing emergencies via our digital scheduling tools.
• Training & Development: Onboard new staff, provide ongoing coaching, conduct toolbox talks, and promote best cleaning practices.
• Resource Management: Oversee supply orders and inventory, maintain equipment, and manage budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, responding to feedback and adjusting plans to meet their unique needs.
• Problem Solving: Address challenges proactively, from service issues to last-minute staffing needs, always with a can-do attitude.
• Reporting: Ensure accurate record-keeping—attendance, incidents, audits—and provide weekly reports to management.

Who Thrives Here? Ideal Candidate Profile

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience:

  • Essential: At least 2 years in a cleaning supervisor or team leader role (ideally in commercial, educational, healthcare, or hospitality settings).
  • Desirable: Experience dealing with client facilities and/or multi-site operations.

• Knowledge:

  • Good understanding of cleaning protocols, industry best practices, and COSHH.
  • Familiarity with digital scheduling/rostering software is a plus.

• Attributes:

  • Strong communicator and confident leader.
  • Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented.
  • Flexible and adaptable—able to respond quickly to changing priorities.
  • Positive, supportive, and able to motivate a diverse team.

• Qualifications:

  • GCSEs or equivalent.
  • NVQ Certificate in Cleaning Supervision or similar is desirable, but we’ll consider equivalent experience.
  • Health & safety/COSHH training certificates are a bonus.

• Other:

  • Full, clean UK driving licence (useful but not essential; some travel required across Cambridge sites).
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Satisfactory references and enhanced DBS (if working at healthcare/school sites; we’ll guide you through the process).

What You’ll Love About Working With Us

• Competitive base salary, paid monthly
• Annual performance-based bonus and overtime opportunities
• 28 days paid leave (inclusive of public holidays), with additional leave for long service
• Pension contributions and statutory benefits
• Ongoing training and skills development
• Modern uniforms, tools, eco-friendly products, and health & safety supplies provided
• Employee Recognition Program – awards, spot bonuses, and more
• Career progression pathways: move up to Area Manager, Regional Ops, or into specialist or training roles!
• Friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for free wellbeing support
• Team social events and regular community engagement days

Our Culture: What Current Employees Say

“Team Staffing gives me the chance to make a real difference every day. The training has boosted my confidence, and I love the variety of client sites. No two days are the same!” – Christine, Area Supervisor

“The best part? My managers listen to new ideas, and everyone helps each other succeed. It’s the most supportive cleaning company I’ve ever worked for.” – Mo, Cleaning Operative

Ready for the Next Step in Your Supervisory Career?

How to Apply

Apply today and help us keep Cambridge shining!

1. Send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your supervisory experience and why you’re passionate about cleaning and team leadership.
2. References: Be ready to provide details for two references.
3. Deadline: Applications close on 5th July 2025 — but we’ll be interviewing on a rolling basis, so don’t wait!

Conclusion: Your Leadership Can Make Cambridge a Cleaner, Brighter Place

Joining Team Staffing as a Cleaning Supervisor means stepping into a leadership role where every day counts and where your expertise and positivity will shape the experience of clients, visitors, and your team. You’ll play a pivotal role in creating safe, sanitary, and uplifting environments across one of the UK’s most dynamic cities.

Our commitment to our people is as strong as our commitment to excellent service. We’ll support you, listen to your ideas, offer clear progression, and reward your achievements. If you’re a proactive leader, dedicated to motivating others and achieving top standards, we’d love to welcome you to the Team Staffing family this June.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of clients and sites would I supervise in this role?

As a Cleaning Supervisor at Team Staffing in Cambridge, you’ll work primarily across commercial/office buildings, educational campuses, healthcare practices, and occasionally hospitality venues. We match our supervisors to client profiles suited to their experience and skills.

2. What is a typical day like for a Cleaning Supervisor?

Your day will start with briefing your team, ensuring everyone knows their assignments and has the right supplies. You’ll conduct site walk-throughs, inspect cleaning standards, update digital reports, handle any client requests or team queries, and provide on-the-spot coaching. Most days are varied and allow time to proactively improve efficiency.

3. Is there room for professional advancement?

Absolutely! Our Cleaning Supervisors often progress to Area Manager, Regional Operations, Quality, or Training roles. We offer structured development programs and encourage promotion from within.

4. I’ve not held a formal qualification in cleaning supervision—can I still apply?

Yes. Relevant experience supervising teams, especially in cleaning, facilities, hospitality, or building services, is our main criteria. If you’re motivated to learn and develop, we want to hear from you.

5. Will I be required to travel between different work sites?

Yes, some travel within Cambridge and its suburbs is required, depending on your designated sites. We compensate for travel time and offer mileage if using your own vehicle.