Cleaning Supervisor

Cleaning Supervisor

Annual salary: up to £28,555.80

Location:

Inverness

Contract:

Fixed Term for 4 months

Hours:

35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 3:00pm-10:00pm

Mears FM is a trusted partner in facilities management. Across the UK we provide high‑quality cleaning and grounds maintenance services, always putting our clients and customers first. Our work follows British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) standards and all relevant legislation, supported by our in‑house BICSc trainers. We create safe, welcoming spaces all year‑round while helping clients achieve their sustainability goals.

We are looking for a proactive, energetic, and reliable Cleaning Supervisor to oversee daily cleaning services for four primary schools in the Inverness area. A company van will be provided for travel between sites.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of cleaning teams across the academy and nearby primary schools.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards, including offices, staircases, landings, classrooms, and toilets.
• Carry out regular inspections to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Oversee tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, emptying bins, cleaning sinks, replenishing supplies, and operating cleaning machinery where required.
• Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.

• Proven experience in a cleaning environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Strong attention to detail and awareness of general hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to lead, support, and motivate teams across multiple sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Comfortable in IT systems for day‑to‑day administration.
• Full UK driving licence.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank‑you from the Executive team for all the hard work.
• Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, and more.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Access to EAP counselling sessions.
• Commercial vehicle.

All roles require the entitlement to work within the UK;
Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

All roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before commencement of employment.

Olivia Elias –

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and a supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant. We also support social mobility and encourage applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages.