Deputy Working Cleaning Supervisor

Role summary

Bluefrog Cleaning Services is seeking a reliable and experienced Deputy Working Cleaning Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services across Worthing Theatres and Museum.

This is a hands-on position combining daily cleaning duties with responsibility for supervising the cleaning team. The successful candidate will help ensure that all public, performance, exhibition, office and staff areas are clean, safe and presented to a consistently high standard.

The Deputy Supervisor will take charge of the cleaning operation when the Cleaning Supervisor is absent.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties alongside the cleaning team.
• Support the Cleaning Supervisor with the day-to-day running of the contract.
• Allocate tasks and provide clear instructions to team members.
• Supervise staff and monitor the quality of completed work.
• Ensure cleaning schedules, checklists and site procedures are followed.
• Inspect public areas, auditoriums, galleries, toilets, offices, dressing rooms, staff facilities and other assigned spaces.
• Prepare areas before performances, exhibitions, events and public opening times.
• Respond promptly to spillages, urgent cleaning requests and other operational issues.
• Help organise staff cover for sickness, absence and busy periods.
• Assist with staff inductions, training and ongoing guidance.
• Monitor cleaning products, equipment and stock levels, reporting shortages when necessary.
• Ensure equipment is used correctly and stored safely.
• Follow COSHH requirements, risk assessments and safe working procedures.
• Ensure waste is handled and disposed of correctly, including recycling where required.
• Record completed work, incidents, defects and maintenance concerns.
• Report accidents, hazards, damage or security concerns promptly.
• Communicate professionally with Bluefrog management, venue staff, contractors and members of the public.
• Open, close or secure designated areas when authorised and required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties connected with the cleaning contract.

Person specification

The successful candidate should have:

• Previous professional cleaning experience.
• Supervisory, team-leader or senior cleaning experience.
• A strong understanding of cleaning standards and hygiene procedures.
• The ability to lead by example and work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The confidence to allocate work and address performance concerns appropriately.
• A dependable, flexible and proactive approach.
• Good communication and basic written-record skills.
• The ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Awareness of health and safety, manual handling and COSHH requirements.
• The ability to remain calm and respond effectively in a busy public venue.
• A professional and respectful manner.
• A willingness to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and around changing performance or event schedules, where required.

This is an early morning role and weekends

Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $14