Cleaning Supervisor

Salary

£25,788 – £26,607 (per annum)

£13.37 – £13.79 (hourly)

Contract hours: 15 per week (full‑time salary quoted on a 37‑hour basis, pro‑rated for part‑time or term‑time services)

Vacancy

Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type:
Permanent, Term Time Only

Location:

Cross Hands

Grade:
Grade C +4%

Closing date: 12/01/2026, 23:55

The Cleaning Service provides an essential service throughout the County of Carmarthenshire. The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in schools to ensure pupils can learn in a clean and safe environment.

We are looking for a dedicated and meticulous Cleaning Supervisor to assist the Area Cleaning Manager. Candidates should already have experience in a cleaning role, be able to work independently or as part of a team, and have a keen eye for detail.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 15:00 and 17:00, term time only (38 weeks a year). The role is ideal for fitting around family commitments and other offerings. Pay is annualised for those who work term time only, spreading salary over 52 weeks.

• Train, oversee, and coordinate cleaning staff to ensure all tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

• Maintain equipment, replenish cleaning products, and handle customer feedback in a professional and effective manner.

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with other cleaning requirements.
• Enhanced DBS check with Barred List disclosure required.
• Basic knowledge of Welsh (Level
  1).
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option to purchase additional leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits (e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme)
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

All applications must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment that prevents you from applying online, please email  or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements.

Cleaning Supervisor – Schools (PDF 206 KB)

Applicants will be asked about their nationality and right to work in the United Kingdom. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible, your application may be withdrawn or the offer retracted.

Contact the cleaning service for an informal discussion at 07920 286909.