Cleaning Supervisor

About Us

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers. With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Role: Cleaning Supervisor
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days - must be flexible as shift times and days vary, including 6am starts, 11pm finishes, and weekends
Pay: £12.73 per hour
Location: Waverley Market, 3/48 Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1BQ

Reporting to: Contracts Manager & Assistant Site Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join our established cleaning team based at Waverley Market in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day supervision of the onsite cleaning team, ensuring the highest of cleaning standards are adhered to at all times. You will be required to carry out a range of cleaning tasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard.

This is a hands on leadership role, requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to demonstrate good attention to detail, be able to communicate on all levels and provide flexibility to support the team, as and when required. A background in facilities or cleaning, with supervisory experience, is required for this role. This role requires working 40 hours per week as per the site rota.

As shift times and days will vary (including 6am starts, 11pm finishes, and weekends), flexibility is essential to supporting the business needs.

• Supervise, support, and motivate the cleaning team to deliver consistently high standards across the centre.
• Act as a visible, proactive leader, setting the standards and leading by example.
• Carry out cleaning of designated areas, following site‑specific instructions.
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety and COSHH requirements.
• Be a visible point of contact in the centre - respond to customer requests promptly and courteously, maintaining excellent customer service at all times.
• Manage staff welfare checks, including support, absence management, and wellbeing.
• Monitor cleaning equipment and stock levels, reporting any issues to the management team.
• Carry out regular inspections of the centre, making sure any issues are reported and high standards are always maintained.
• Work closely with management and be flexible in supporting any additional tasks that help keep the centre running smoothly.
• Take responsibility for ensuring all mandatory e‑learning is completed.

• Previous supervisory or team‑leading experience within cleaning or facilities services
• Customer service experience and confidence to handle conflict in a correct manner
• Flexible to meet the job requirements
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Smart appearance and be well‑groomed
• Reliable and punctual
• High level of enthusiasm and passion
• Ability to work in a fast‑moving environment
• Comfortable using digital systems such as Timegate, Zoho, and OMNI

• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto‑enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards
  
  Free on‑site parking

If you would like to be considered for this position,
APPLY NOW and we will be in touch.

Other companies may call this role:
Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager, Soft Services Supervisor, Waste Management Supervisor, Supervising Cleaner, Cleaning Team Supervisor, Cleaning Team Leader, Facilities Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Operations Supervisor, Hygiene & Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Services Team Leader, Mall Cleaning Supervisor, Retail Cleaning Supervisor, Centre Cleaning Supervisor

Within commuting distance of:
Mussellburgh, Juniper Green, Old Craighall, Loanhead, Granton, Alnwickhill, North Leith, Granton, Cramond, Ingliston, Craigentinny, Leith, Danderhall, Millerhill, Newbridge, Queensferry, Dalmeny, Blackford, Musselburgh

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.