Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

Location:

Cardigan Campus, Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion campuses.

Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026

Department:
Campus Office

Compensation: £21,040 – £21,249 per year

The Cleaning Supervisor is responsible for ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and security across assigned college campuses. The role involves supervising and supporting cleaning staff, coordinating cover for absences, 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 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 cost‑effectively.

The Cleaning Supervisor will also coordinate additional cleaning for events, report maintenance issues, contribute to College policy implementation, and work collaboratively to provide a safe, clean and welcoming environment for learners, staff, and visitors.

• Ensure the college is cleaned to a high standard within your assigned area and throughout.
• Supervise cleaning staff and obtain cover in areas where there is sickness/leave.
• Secure locking of all campus buildings and activation/deactivation of alarm systems.
• Operate fire panel during activation and reset/silence it.
• Empty bins, re‑line them and leave rubbish outside buildings at shift end.
• Vacuum carpeted areas as required.
• Dry mop or brush hard floor areas; mop or buff certain hard floors daily.
• Clean and dust work surfaces, desks, tables and other equipment as required.
• Use all materials and equipment efficiently and cost‑effectively.
• Provide additional cleaning after major or additional events to meet required standard.
• Operate in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and COSHH requirements.
• Secure rooms on leaving, with lights turned off.
• Report damage or maintenance requirements to your supervisor.
• Contribute to the effective implementation of all college policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Principal, Director of Estates and Health & Safety, Estates Officer and Cleaning Supervisor.

• Relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively on one's own and as part of a team.
• Ability 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 flexibility of working hours.
• Well‑motivated and committed to the post.
• Ability to show initiative within the work environment.

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

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.

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and five closure days, totaling 41 days per year (additional 4 days after 5 years of 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 in‑store retail discounts.

At Coleg Sir Gar & Coleg Ceredigion we inspire learners to fulfil potential and achieve excellence. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. Visit our dedicated page for more information.

Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion are proud to be a disability confident employer. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and accessible, and we provide reasonable adjustments, support existing employees who acquire a disability or long‑term health condition, and offer interview opportunities to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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