Mobile Cleaning Supervisor

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Location

Mobile - London Fire Brigade sites across London

Salary

£17.50 per hour + overtime opportunities (Contractual pay rise in

October 2026)Hours

36 hours per week

Working Pattern

Monday to FridayMonday, Tuesday,

Thursday & Friday

7:30am-3:00pm

Wednesday

7:30am-4:00pm

Contract

Permanent, Full-Time

Company Van

Provided - and kept by you

Annual Leave

20 days + Public HolidaysReady to take the next step in your cleaning career?We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Mobile Cleaning Supervisor to lead our mobile cleaning team across the London Fire Brigade estate.This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in delivering high standards and wants to develop their career within Facilities Management.You'll lead a team of 10 Mobile Cleaning Operatives - 7 core team members and 3 relief operatives - travelling across London and delivering a range of planned and periodic cleaning activities.This is a working supervisor role, so you'll lead from the front: organising the team, checking standards and managing day-to-day delivery while working alongside your team when required.For the right person, this role can also be a genuine stepping stone into a Service Support Manager position and further management opportunities within Mitie. Why join us?Company van provided - and kept by youLead a team of 10+ mobile cleanersMonday to Friday working - no standard weekend rotaOvertime available, including opportunities at standard and enhanced rates20 days annual leave + Public HolidaysClear career progression - this role can lead into Service Support Manager and wider operational management positionsVaried mobile role across London - you won't be stuck in the same building every dayAccess to Mitie training, qualifications and development opportunitiesEmployee recognition through Mitie StarsAccess to Mitie employee benefits and discounts⸻What will you be responsible for?As our Mobile Cleaning Supervisor, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operational delivery of our mobile cleaning team across London Fire Brigade locations.You'll manage a team consisting of 7 core Mobile Cleaning Operatives and 3 Relief Cleaning Operatives, ensuring work is properly planned, completed safely and delivered to the required standard.You'll be trusted to take ownership of your team and your workload.

Your responsibilities will include

Leading, motivating and supporting a team of 10 Mobile Cleaning Operatives Planning and coordinating daily and scheduled cleaning activities across multiple locationsWorking alongside the team to complete cleaning activities when requiredCoordinating and supporting deep cleans, periodic cleans and specialist cleaning tasksCarrying out regular quality inspections and ensuring cleaning standards are consistently achievedMaking sure planned cleaning schedules are completed on timeTraining, coaching and supporting team members to improve performanceSupporting the onboarding and training of new employeesEnsuring Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work are followedManaging cleaning materials, consumables, equipment and stockEnsuring equipment is correctly used, maintained and storedCoordinating the mobile team effectively across LondonBuilding strong working relationships with London Fire Brigade colleagues and other stakeholdersUsing Mitie systems, mobile applications and email to manage operational activityIdentifying problems early and taking action to resolve themLooking for opportunities to improve standards, productivity and the way the service is deliveredEscalating operational issues to management where additional support is required⸻What are we looking for?You don't need to know everything on day one.What's most important is that you're reliable, organised, confident leading people and passionate about delivering a great service.

You'll ideally have

✅ Experience working within the cleaning industry✅ Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Cleaner or similar✅ Experience leading or supporting a cleaning team✅ Confidence communicating with employees and customers✅ Good knowledge of professional cleaning standards✅ The ability to organise people and workloads across different locations✅ A hands-on approach and willingness to work alongside your team✅ Good attention to detail and high personal standards✅ The ability to work independently and make sensible day-to-day decisions✅ Good time management and organisational skills✅ Basic confidence using smartphones, email and operational systems✅ A proactive attitude - if you see a problem, you look for a solution✅ A positive approach to coaching and developing peopleEssential requirementsA valid clean UK driving licence is essential.A company van is provided and will be kept by the successful candidate, allowing you to travel between London Fire Brigade locations as part of your role.Due to the environment you'll be working within, successful applicants will also be required to successfully complete the relevant Enhanced DBS and vetting requirements. More than just your next jobWe want this role to be an opportunity to build your career.You'll gain experience managing a 10-person mobile workforce, coordinating services across multiple locations, dealing directly with customers and taking responsibility for operational performance.For someone who performs well and wants to progress, the experience gained within this position can provide a strong pathway towards roles such as:Mobile Cleaning SupervisorService Support ManagerOperations / Account ManagementWe actively encourage our people to develop their skills and take the next step in their careers.⸻What you'll receiveAs part of Team Mitie, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including:£17.50 per hour36-hour working weekCompany van provided and kept by youOvertime opportunities, including standard and enhanced rates where applicable20 days annual leave + Public HolidaysMonday-to-Friday working patternMitie Choices flexible benefits platformDiscounts through MiDealsVirtual GP accessLife coverCycle-to-work schemeEmployee share schemesTraining and development opportunitiesCareer progression across MitieMitie Stars employee recognition programme⸻Could this be your next move?